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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.55, 1,574.12 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.55, 1,574.12 and 502.40 is: 753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.55 : 1,574.12 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.55/1,574.12 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.55x = 1,574.12 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.55x = 790,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,827.51/1,049.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.49

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