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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.11, 1,493.28 and 616.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.11, 1,493.28 and 616.27 is: 850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.11 : 1,493.28 = 616.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.11/1,493.28 = 616.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.11x = 1,493.28 × 616.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.11x = 920,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,260.58/1,082.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.43

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