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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.26, 1,493.59 and 616.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.26, 1,493.59 and 616.51 is: 850.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.26 : 1,493.59 = 616.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.26/1,493.59 = 616.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.26x = 1,493.59 × 616.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.26x = 920,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,813.17/1,082.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.82

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