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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.09, 1,493.20 and 662.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.09, 1,493.20 and 662.27 is: 913.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.09 : 1,493.20 = 662.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.09/1,493.20 = 662.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.09x = 1,493.20 × 662.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.09x = 988,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,892.44/1,082.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.87

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