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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.58, 1,573.02 and 501.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.58, 1,573.02 and 501.96 is: 752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.58 : 1,573.02 = 501.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.58/1,573.02 = 501.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.58x = 1,573.02 × 501.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.58x = 789,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,593.12/1,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.29

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