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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.05, 1,575.08 and 502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.05, 1,575.08 and 502.28 is: 753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.05 : 1,575.08 = 502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.05/1,575.08 = 502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.05x = 1,575.08 × 502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.05x = 791,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,131.18/1,050.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.42

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