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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.42, 1,575.96 and 588.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.42, 1,575.96 and 588.57 is: 883.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.42 : 1,575.96 = 588.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.42/1,575.96 = 588.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.42x = 1,575.96 × 588.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.42x = 927,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,562.78/1,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.04

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