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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.62, 1,627.02 and 507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.62, 1,627.02 and 507.90 is: 761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.62 : 1,627.02 = 507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.62/1,627.02 = 507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.62x = 1,627.02 × 507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.62x = 826,363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,363.46/1,084.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.89

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