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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.93, 1,576.36 and 426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.93, 1,576.36 and 426.21 is: 639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.93 : 1,576.36 = 426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.93/1,576.36 = 426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.93x = 1,576.36 × 426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.93x = 671,860.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,860.93/1,050.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.30

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