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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082, 1,493.43 and 616.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082, 1,493.43 and 616.52 is: 850.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082 : 1,493.43 = 616.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082/1,493.43 = 616.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082x = 1,493.43 × 616.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082x = 920,729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,729.46/1,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.95

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