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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.73, 1,574.62 and 501.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.73, 1,574.62 and 501.97 is: 752.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.73 : 1,574.62 = 501.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.73/1,574.62 = 501.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.73x = 1,574.62 × 501.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.73x = 790,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,412.00/1,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.97

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