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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.64, 1,576.66 and 401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.64, 1,576.66 and 401.34 is: 602.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.64 : 1,576.66 = 401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.64/1,576.66 = 401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.64x = 1,576.66 × 401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.64x = 632,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,776.72/1,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.28

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