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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.08, 1,494.08 and 708.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.08, 1,494.08 and 708.92 is: 978.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.08 : 1,494.08 = 708.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.08/1,494.08 = 708.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.08x = 1,494.08 × 708.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.08x = 1,059,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,179.65/1,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.84

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