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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.22, 1,575.33 and 472.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.22, 1,575.33 and 472.42 is: 708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.22 : 1,575.33 = 472.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.22/1,575.33 = 472.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.22x = 1,575.33 × 472.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.22x = 744,212.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,212.28/1,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.63

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