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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.08, 1,575.10 and 588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.08, 1,575.10 and 588.28 is: 882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.08 : 1,575.10 = 588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.08/1,575.10 = 588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.08x = 1,575.10 × 588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.08x = 926,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,599.83/1,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.41

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