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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.15, 1,574.70 and 611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.15, 1,574.70 and 611.54 is: 917.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.15 : 1,574.70 = 611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.15/1,574.70 = 611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.15x = 1,574.70 × 611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.15x = 962,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,993.68/1,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.01

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