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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.96, 1,575.46 and 502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.96, 1,575.46 and 502.04 is: 753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.96 : 1,575.46 = 502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.96/1,575.46 = 502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.96x = 1,575.46 × 502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.96x = 790,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,943.94/1,049.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.31

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