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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.55, 1,576.22 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.55, 1,576.22 and 401.13 is: 601.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.55 : 1,576.22 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.55/1,576.22 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.55x = 1,576.22 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.55x = 632,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,269.13/1,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.85

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