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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082, 1,622.66 and 718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082, 1,622.66 and 718.72 is: 1,077.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082 : 1,622.66 = 718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082/1,622.66 = 718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082x = 1,622.66 × 718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082x = 1,166,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,238.20/1,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.85

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