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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.76, 1,537.14 and 504.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.76, 1,537.14 and 504.47 is: 756.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.76 : 1,537.14 = 504.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.76/1,537.14 = 504.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.76x = 1,537.14 × 504.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.76x = 775,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,433.33/1,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.70

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