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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.76, 1,574.98 and 501.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.76, 1,574.98 and 501.98 is: 753.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.76 : 1,574.98 = 501.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.76/1,574.98 = 501.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.76x = 1,574.98 × 501.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.76x = 790,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,616.95/1,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.14

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