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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.35, 1,585.67 and 501.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.35, 1,585.67 and 501.98 is: 752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.35 : 1,585.67 = 501.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.35/1,585.67 = 501.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.35x = 1,585.67 × 501.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.35x = 795,975.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,975.93/1,057.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.80

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