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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.79, 1,576.18 and 281.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.79, 1,576.18 and 281.29 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.79 : 1,576.18 = 281.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.79/1,576.18 = 281.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.79x = 1,576.18 × 281.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.79x = 443,363.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,363.67/1,050.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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