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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.18, 1,621.14 and 715.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.18, 1,621.14 and 715.86 is: 1,072.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.18 : 1,621.14 = 715.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.18/1,621.14 = 715.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.18x = 1,621.14 × 715.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.18x = 1,160,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,506.60/1,082.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.38

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