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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.12, 1,621.04 and 562.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.12, 1,621.04 and 562.46 is: 842.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.12 : 1,621.04 = 562.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.12/1,621.04 = 562.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.12x = 1,621.04 × 562.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.12x = 911,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,763.46/1,082.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.58

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