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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.99, 1,576.08 and 617.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.99, 1,576.08 and 617.64 is: 926.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.99 : 1,576.08 = 617.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.99/1,576.08 = 617.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.99x = 1,576.08 × 617.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.99x = 973,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,450.05/1,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.22

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