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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.15, 1,614.10 and 906.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.15, 1,614.10 and 906.78 is: 1,352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.15 : 1,614.10 = 906.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.15/1,614.10 = 906.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.15x = 1,614.10 × 906.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.15x = 1,463,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,636.43/1,082.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.53

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