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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.76, 1,619.64 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.76, 1,619.64 and 502.56 is: 753.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.76 : 1,619.64 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.76/1,619.64 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.76x = 1,619.64 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.76x = 813,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,966.28/1,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.84

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