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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.61, 1,576.02 and 392.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.61, 1,576.02 and 392.53 is: 588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.61 : 1,576.02 = 392.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.61/1,576.02 = 392.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.61x = 1,576.02 × 392.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.61x = 618,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,635.13/1,050.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.83

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