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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.94, 1,576.50 and 401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.94, 1,576.50 and 401.32 is: 602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.94 : 1,576.50 = 401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.94/1,576.50 = 401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.94x = 1,576.50 × 401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.94x = 632,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,680.98/1,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.01

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