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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.11, 1,577.76 and 504.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.11, 1,577.76 and 504.55 is: 756.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.11 : 1,577.76 = 504.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.11/1,577.76 = 504.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.11x = 1,577.76 × 504.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.11x = 796,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,058.81/1,052.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.63

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