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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.63, 1,531.77 and 501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.63, 1,531.77 and 501.16 is: 751.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.63 : 1,531.77 = 501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.63/1,531.77 = 501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.63x = 1,531.77 × 501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.63x = 767,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,661.85/1,021.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.41

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