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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.01, 1,577.10 and 505.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.01, 1,577.10 and 505.58 is: 757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.01 : 1,577.10 = 505.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.01/1,577.10 = 505.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.01x = 1,577.10 × 505.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.01x = 797,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,350.22/1,053.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.21

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