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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.31, 1,577.15 and 503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.31, 1,577.15 and 503.39 is: 755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.31 : 1,577.15 = 503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.31/1,577.15 = 503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.31x = 1,577.15 × 503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.31x = 793,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,921.54/1,051.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.17

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