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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.34, 1,493.52 and 610.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.34, 1,493.52 and 610.13 is: 841.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.34 : 1,493.52 = 610.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.34/1,493.52 = 610.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.34x = 1,493.52 × 610.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.34x = 911,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,238.31/1,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.92

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