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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.79, 1,575.15 and 502.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.79, 1,575.15 and 502.13 is: 753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.79 : 1,575.15 = 502.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.79/1,575.15 = 502.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.79x = 1,575.15 × 502.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.79x = 790,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,932.12/1,049.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.42

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