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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.92, 1,579.38 and 504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.92, 1,579.38 and 504.82 is: 757.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.92 : 1,579.38 = 504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.92/1,579.38 = 504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.92x = 1,579.38 × 504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.92x = 797,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,302.61/1,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.23

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