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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.38, 1,576 and 530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.38, 1,576 and 530.10 is: 795.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.38 : 1,576 = 530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.38/1,576 = 530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.38x = 1,576 × 530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.38x = 835,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,437.60/1,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.37

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