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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.92, 1,576.78 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.92, 1,576.78 and 474.20 is: 711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.92 : 1,576.78 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.92/1,576.78 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.92x = 1,576.78 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.92x = 747,709.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,709.08/1,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.48

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