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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.52, 1,576.36 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.52, 1,576.36 and 495.12 is: 742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.52 : 1,576.36 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.52/1,576.36 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.52x = 1,576.36 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.52x = 780,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,487.36/1,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.95

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