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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.02, 1,624.66 and 505.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.02, 1,624.66 and 505.76 is: 758.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.02 : 1,624.66 = 505.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.02/1,624.66 = 505.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.02x = 1,624.66 × 505.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.02x = 821,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,688.04/1,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.70

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