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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.95, 1,584.89 and 501.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.95, 1,584.89 and 501.49 is: 751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.95 : 1,584.89 = 501.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.95/1,584.89 = 501.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.95x = 1,584.89 × 501.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.95x = 794,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,806.49/1,056.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.98

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