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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.74, 1,572.22 and 502.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.74, 1,572.22 and 502.31 is: 752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.74 : 1,572.22 = 502.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.74/1,572.22 = 502.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.74x = 1,572.22 × 502.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.74x = 789,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,744.50/1,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.33

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