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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.56, 1,616.70 and 502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.56, 1,616.70 and 502.60 is: 752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.56 : 1,616.70 = 502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.56/1,616.70 = 502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.56x = 1,616.70 × 502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.56x = 812,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,553.42/1,079.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.67

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