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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.76, 1,576.24 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.76, 1,576.24 and 401.52 is: 602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.76 : 1,576.24 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.76/1,576.24 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.76x = 1,576.24 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.76x = 632,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,891.88/1,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.32

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