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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.28, 1,493.10 and 689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.28, 1,493.10 and 689.52 is: 951.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.28 : 1,493.10 = 689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.28/1,493.10 = 689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.28x = 1,493.10 × 689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.28x = 1,029,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,522.31/1,082.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.25

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