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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.69, 1,625.06 and 506.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.69, 1,625.06 and 506.25 is: 759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.69 : 1,625.06 = 506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.69/1,625.06 = 506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.69x = 1,625.06 × 506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.69x = 822,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,684.09/1,083.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.15

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