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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.46, 1,623.21 and 505.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.46, 1,623.21 and 505.50 is: 758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.46 : 1,623.21 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.46/1,623.21 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.46x = 1,623.21 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.46x = 820,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,532.66/1,082.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.03

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