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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083, 1,624.64 and 505.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083, 1,624.64 and 505.76 is: 758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083 : 1,624.64 = 505.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083/1,624.64 = 505.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083x = 1,624.64 × 505.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083x = 821,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,677.93/1,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.71

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