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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.03, 1,503.77 and 716.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.03, 1,503.77 and 716.53 is: 988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.03 : 1,503.77 = 716.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.03/1,503.77 = 716.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.03x = 1,503.77 × 716.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.03x = 1,077,492.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,492.74/1,090.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.50

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