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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.59, 1,576.29 and 503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.59, 1,576.29 and 503.24 is: 755.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.59 : 1,576.29 = 503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.59/1,576.29 = 503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.59x = 1,576.29 × 503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.59x = 793,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,244.30/1,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.05

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