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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.34, 1,574.98 and 611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.34, 1,574.98 and 611.73 is: 917.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.34 : 1,574.98 = 611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.34/1,574.98 = 611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.34x = 1,574.98 × 611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.34x = 963,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,460.99/1,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.29

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