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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.28, 1,616.60 and 500.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.28, 1,616.60 and 500.76 is: 750.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.28 : 1,616.60 = 500.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.28/1,616.60 = 500.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.28x = 1,616.60 × 500.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.28x = 809,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,528.62/1,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.76

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