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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.23, 1,575.11 and 400.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.23, 1,575.11 and 400.82 is: 601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.23 : 1,575.11 = 400.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.23/1,575.11 = 400.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.23x = 1,575.11 × 400.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.23x = 631,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,328.72/1,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.13

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