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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.34, 1,616.58 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.34, 1,616.58 and 501 is: 750.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.34 : 1,616.58 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.34/1,616.58 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.34x = 1,616.58 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.34x = 809,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,906.58/1,079.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.37

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