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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.34, 1,492.04 and 766.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.34, 1,492.04 and 766.63 is: 1,056.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.34 : 1,492.04 = 766.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.34/1,492.04 = 766.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.34x = 1,492.04 × 766.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.34x = 1,143,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,840.81/1,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.82

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