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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.18, 1,620.84 and 503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.18, 1,620.84 and 503 is: 754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.18 : 1,620.84 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.18/1,620.84 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.18x = 1,620.84 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.18x = 815,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,282.52/1,080.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.77

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