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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.59, 1,621.52 and 503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.59, 1,621.52 and 503.47 is: 755.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.59 : 1,621.52 = 503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.59/1,621.52 = 503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.59x = 1,621.52 × 503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.59x = 816,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,386.67/1,080.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.50

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