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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.22, 1,573.51 and 501.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.22, 1,573.51 and 501.65 is: 751.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.22 : 1,573.51 = 501.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.22/1,573.51 = 501.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.22x = 1,573.51 × 501.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.22x = 789,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,351.29/1,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.61

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