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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.91, 1,626.06 and 506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.91, 1,626.06 and 506.79 is: 760.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.91 : 1,626.06 = 506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.91/1,626.06 = 506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.91x = 1,626.06 × 506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.91x = 824,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,070.95/1,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.28

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