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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.91, 1,577.27 and 503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.91, 1,577.27 and 503.25 is: 755.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.91 : 1,577.27 = 503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.91/1,577.27 = 503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.91x = 1,577.27 × 503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.91x = 793,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,756.47/1,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.31

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