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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.18, 1,493.45 and 662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.18, 1,493.45 and 662.72 is: 914.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.18 : 1,493.45 = 662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.18/1,493.45 = 662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.18x = 1,493.45 × 662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.18x = 989,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,728.40/1,082.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.57

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