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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.30, 1,573.96 and 501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.30, 1,573.96 and 501.54 is: 752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.30 : 1,573.96 = 501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.30/1,573.96 = 501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.30x = 1,573.96 × 501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.30x = 789,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,403.90/1,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.31

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