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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.05, 1,577.80 and 504.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.05, 1,577.80 and 504.03 is: 755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.05 : 1,577.80 = 504.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.05/1,577.80 = 504.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.05x = 1,577.80 × 504.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.05x = 795,256.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,256.01/1,053.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.19

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