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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.17, 1,576.23 and 530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.17, 1,576.23 and 530.54 is: 796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.17 : 1,576.23 = 530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.17/1,576.23 = 530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.17x = 1,576.23 × 530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.17x = 836,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,246.34/1,050.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.30

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