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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.43, 1,575.53 and 401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.43, 1,575.53 and 401.15 is: 601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.43 : 1,575.53 = 401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.43/1,575.53 = 401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.43x = 1,575.53 × 401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.43x = 632,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,021.85/1,050.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.68

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