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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.08, 1,577.28 and 1,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.08, 1,577.28 and 1,032.80 is: 1,551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.08 : 1,577.28 = 1,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.08/1,577.28 = 1,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.08x = 1,577.28 × 1,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.08x = 1,629,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,014.78/1,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.32

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