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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.48, 1,574.10 and 913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.48, 1,574.10 and 913.32 is: 1,368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.48 : 1,574.10 = 913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.48/1,574.10 = 913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.48x = 1,574.10 × 913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.48x = 1,437,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,657.01/1,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.57

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