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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.82, 1,618.05 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.82, 1,618.05 and 502.02 is: 752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.82 : 1,618.05 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.82/1,618.05 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.82x = 1,618.05 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.82x = 812,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,293.46/1,079.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.25

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