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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.77, 1,632.06 and 503.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.77, 1,632.06 and 503.05 is: 754.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.77 : 1,632.06 = 503.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.77/1,632.06 = 503.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.77x = 1,632.06 × 503.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.77x = 821,007.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,007.78/1,087.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.76

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