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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.38, 1,575.63 and 473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.38, 1,575.63 and 473.25 is: 709.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.38 : 1,575.63 = 473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.38/1,575.63 = 473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.38x = 1,575.63 × 473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.38x = 745,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,666.90/1,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.91

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