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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.09, 1,574.64 and 611.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.09, 1,574.64 and 611.48 is: 916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.09 : 1,574.64 = 611.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.09/1,574.64 = 611.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.09x = 1,574.64 × 611.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.09x = 962,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,852.99/1,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.92

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