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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.98, 1,576.86 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.98, 1,576.86 and 504.54 is: 756.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.98 : 1,576.86 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.98/1,576.86 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.98x = 1,576.86 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.98x = 795,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,588.94/1,051.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.28

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