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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.09, 1,575.34 and 400.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.09, 1,575.34 and 400.77 is: 601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.09 : 1,575.34 = 400.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.09/1,575.34 = 400.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.09x = 1,575.34 × 400.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.09x = 631,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,347.01/1,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.23

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