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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.12, 1,494.56 and 732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.12, 1,494.56 and 732.20 is: 1,011.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.12 : 1,494.56 = 732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.12/1,494.56 = 732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.12x = 1,494.56 × 732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.12x = 1,094,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,316.83/1,082.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.27

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