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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.04, 1,575.12 and 400.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.04, 1,575.12 and 400.76 is: 601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.04 : 1,575.12 = 400.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.04/1,575.12 = 400.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.04x = 1,575.12 × 400.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.04x = 631,245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,245.09/1,050.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.16

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