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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.67, 1,573.73 and 1,037.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.67, 1,573.73 and 1,037.91 is: 1,554.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.67 : 1,573.73 = 1,037.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.67/1,573.73 = 1,037.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.67x = 1,573.73 × 1,037.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.67x = 1,633,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,394.71/1,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.62

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