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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.47, 1,576.46 and 401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.47, 1,576.46 and 401.20 is: 602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.47 : 1,576.46 = 401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.47/1,576.46 = 401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.47x = 1,576.46 × 401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.47x = 632,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,481.68/1,050.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.09

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