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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.62, 1,618.70 and 502.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.62, 1,618.70 and 502.18 is: 752.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.62 : 1,618.70 = 502.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.62/1,618.70 = 502.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.62x = 1,618.70 × 502.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.62x = 812,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,878.77/1,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.93

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