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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.02, 1,492.95 and 616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.02, 1,492.95 and 616.24 is: 850.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.02 : 1,492.95 = 616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.02/1,492.95 = 616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.02x = 1,492.95 × 616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.02x = 920,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,015.51/1,082.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.28

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