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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.08, 1,492.76 and 662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.08, 1,492.76 and 662.12 is: 913.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.08 : 1,492.76 = 662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.08/1,492.76 = 662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.08x = 1,492.76 × 662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.08x = 988,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,386.25/1,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.41

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