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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.28, 1,576.50 and 503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.28, 1,576.50 and 503.06 is: 754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.28 : 1,576.50 = 503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.28/1,576.50 = 503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.28x = 1,576.50 × 503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.28x = 793,074.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,074.09/1,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.39

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