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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.03, 1,621.14 and 503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.03, 1,621.14 and 503.50 is: 755.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.03 : 1,621.14 = 503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.03/1,621.14 = 503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.03x = 1,621.14 × 503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.03x = 816,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,243.99/1,081.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.06

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