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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.05, 1,620.27 and 908.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.05, 1,620.27 and 908.32 is: 1,360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.05 : 1,620.27 = 908.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.05/1,620.27 = 908.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.05x = 1,620.27 × 908.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.05x = 1,471,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,723.65/1,082.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.13

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