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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.24, 1,622.48 and 562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.24, 1,622.48 and 562.32 is: 843.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.24 : 1,622.48 = 562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.24/1,622.48 = 562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.24x = 1,622.48 × 562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.24x = 912,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,350.14/1,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.02

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