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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.42, 1,575.49 and 556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.42, 1,575.49 and 556.30 is: 834.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.42 : 1,575.49 = 556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.42/1,575.49 = 556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.42x = 1,575.49 × 556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.42x = 876,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,445.09/1,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.38

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