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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.81, 1,576.03 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.81, 1,576.03 and 392.54 is: 588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.81 : 1,576.03 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.81/1,576.03 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.81x = 1,576.03 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.81x = 618,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,651.86/1,050.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.74

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