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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.34, 1,619.28 and 502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.34, 1,619.28 and 502 is: 752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.34 : 1,619.28 = 502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.34/1,619.28 = 502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.34x = 1,619.28 × 502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.34x = 812,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,878.56/1,080.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.43

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