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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.17, 1,575.66 and 400.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.17, 1,575.66 and 400.76 is: 601.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.17 : 1,575.66 = 400.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.17/1,575.66 = 400.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.17x = 1,575.66 × 400.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.17x = 631,453.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,453.62/1,050.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.29

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