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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.13, 1,493.42 and 616.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.13, 1,493.42 and 616.38 is: 850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.13 : 1,493.42 = 616.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.13/1,493.42 = 616.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.13x = 1,493.42 × 616.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.13x = 920,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,511.14/1,082.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.65

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