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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.76, 1,525.40 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.76, 1,525.40 and 503.76 is: 755.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.76 : 1,525.40 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.76/1,525.40 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.76x = 1,525.40 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.76x = 768,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,435.50/1,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.77

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