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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.30, 1,492.43 and 732.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.30, 1,492.43 and 732.38 is: 1,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.30 : 1,492.43 = 732.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.30/1,492.43 = 732.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.30x = 1,492.43 × 732.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.30x = 1,093,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,014.76/1,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.90

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