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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.39, 1,493.47 and 689.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.39, 1,493.47 and 689.27 is: 951.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.39 : 1,493.47 = 689.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.39/1,493.47 = 689.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.39x = 1,493.47 × 689.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.39x = 1,029,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,404.07/1,082.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.05

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