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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.64, 1,571.79 and 500.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.64, 1,571.79 and 500.29 is: 750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.64 : 1,571.79 = 500.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.64/1,571.79 = 500.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.64x = 1,571.79 × 500.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.64x = 786,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,350.82/1,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.59

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