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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.41, 1,573.40 and 502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.41, 1,573.40 and 502.04 is: 752.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.41 : 1,573.40 = 502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.41/1,573.40 = 502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.41x = 1,573.40 × 502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.41x = 789,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,899.36/1,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.00

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