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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.03, 1,572.95 and 499.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.03, 1,572.95 and 499.93 is: 750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.03 : 1,572.95 = 499.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.03/1,572.95 = 499.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.03x = 1,572.95 × 499.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.03x = 786,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,362.39/1,048.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.32

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