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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.18, 1,493.41 and 584.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.18, 1,493.41 and 584.81 is: 807.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.18 : 1,493.41 = 584.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.18/1,493.41 = 584.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.18x = 1,493.41 × 584.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.18x = 873,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,363.37/1,082.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.04

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