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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.78, 1,575.90 and 401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.78, 1,575.90 and 401.70 is: 602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.78 : 1,575.90 = 401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.78/1,575.90 = 401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.78x = 1,575.90 × 401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.78x = 633,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,039.03/1,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.45

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