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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.22, 1,576.05 and 392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.22, 1,576.05 and 392.70 is: 589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.22 : 1,576.05 = 392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.22/1,576.05 = 392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.22x = 1,576.05 × 392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.22x = 618,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,914.84/1,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.32

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