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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.94, 1,576.83 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.94, 1,576.83 and 401.86 is: 602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.94 : 1,576.83 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.94/1,576.83 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.94x = 1,576.83 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.94x = 633,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,664.90/1,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.95

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