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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.27, 1,575.18 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.27, 1,575.18 and 502.02 is: 752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.27 : 1,575.18 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.27/1,575.18 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.27x = 1,575.18 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.27x = 790,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,771.86/1,050.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.92

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