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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.24, 1,576.38 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.24, 1,576.38 and 401.50 is: 602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.24 : 1,576.38 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.24/1,576.38 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.24x = 1,576.38 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.24x = 632,916.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,916.57/1,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.07

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