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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.28, 1,575.96 and 401.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.28, 1,575.96 and 401.48 is: 602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.28 : 1,575.96 = 401.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.28/1,575.96 = 401.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.28x = 1,575.96 × 401.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.28x = 632,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,716.42/1,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.43

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