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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.51, 1,574.86 and 504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.51, 1,574.86 and 504.08 is: 754.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.51 : 1,574.86 = 504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.51/1,574.86 = 504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.51x = 1,574.86 × 504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.51x = 793,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,855.43/1,051.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.97

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