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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.21, 1,629.99 and 502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.21, 1,629.99 and 502.59 is: 753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.21 : 1,629.99 = 502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.21/1,629.99 = 502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.21x = 1,629.99 × 502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.21x = 819,216.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,216.67/1,087.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.50

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