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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.54, 1,573.38 and 1,014.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.54, 1,573.38 and 1,014.09 is: 1,518.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.54 : 1,573.38 = 1,014.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.54/1,573.38 = 1,014.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.54x = 1,573.38 × 1,014.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.54x = 1,595,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,548.92/1,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.79

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