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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.21, 1,621.15 and 691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.21, 1,621.15 and 691.04 is: 1,035.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.21 : 1,621.15 = 691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.21/1,621.15 = 691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.21x = 1,621.15 × 691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.21x = 1,120,281.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,281.82/1,082.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.18

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