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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.13, 1,623.78 and 717.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.13, 1,623.78 and 717.09 is: 1,076.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.13 : 1,623.78 = 717.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.13/1,623.78 = 717.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.13x = 1,623.78 × 717.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.13x = 1,164,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,396.40/1,082.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.02

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