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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.22, 1,620.81 and 716.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.22, 1,620.81 and 716.46 is: 1,073.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.22 : 1,620.81 = 716.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.22/1,620.81 = 716.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.22x = 1,620.81 × 716.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.22x = 1,161,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,245.53/1,082.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.02

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