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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.80, 1,619.64 and 503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.80, 1,619.64 and 503.08 is: 754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.80 : 1,619.64 = 503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.80/1,619.64 = 503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.80x = 1,619.64 × 503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.80x = 814,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,808.49/1,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.59

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