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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.99, 1,625.99 and 507.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.99, 1,625.99 and 507.27 is: 760.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.99 : 1,625.99 = 507.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.99/1,625.99 = 507.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.99x = 1,625.99 × 507.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.99x = 824,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,813.41/1,083.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.91

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