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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.98, 1,575.51 and 425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.98, 1,575.51 and 425.93 is: 638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.98 : 1,575.51 = 425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.98/1,575.51 = 425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.98x = 1,575.51 × 425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.98x = 671,056.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,056.97/1,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.51

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