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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.94, 1,573.02 and 501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.94, 1,573.02 and 501.30 is: 751.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.94 : 1,573.02 = 501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.94/1,573.02 = 501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.94x = 1,573.02 × 501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.94x = 788,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,554.93/1,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.05

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