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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.51, 1,573.36 and 503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.51, 1,573.36 and 503.08 is: 753.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.51 : 1,573.36 = 503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.51/1,573.36 = 503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.51x = 1,573.36 × 503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.51x = 791,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,518.08/1,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.46

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