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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.72, 1,573.92 and 819.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.72, 1,573.92 and 819.36 is: 1,227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.72 : 1,573.92 = 819.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.72/1,573.92 = 819.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.72x = 1,573.92 × 819.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.72x = 1,289,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,607.09/1,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.36

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