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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.39, 1,493.62 and 610.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.39, 1,493.62 and 610.26 is: 842.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.39 : 1,493.62 = 610.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.39/1,493.62 = 610.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.39x = 1,493.62 × 610.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.39x = 911,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,495.02/1,082.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.11

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