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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.94, 1,623.15 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.94, 1,623.15 and 504.50 is: 756.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.94 : 1,623.15 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.94/1,623.15 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.94x = 1,623.15 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.94x = 818,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,879.18/1,081.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.86

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