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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.59, 1,577.28 and 897.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.59, 1,577.28 and 897.50 is: 1,347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.59 : 1,577.28 = 897.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.59/1,577.28 = 897.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.59x = 1,577.28 × 897.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.59x = 1,415,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,616.11/1,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.45

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