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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.51, 1,576.91 and 612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.51, 1,576.91 and 612.24 is: 919.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.51 : 1,576.91 = 612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.51/1,576.91 = 612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.51x = 1,576.91 × 612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.51x = 965,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,447.38/1,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.03

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