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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.40, 1,493.73 and 610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.40, 1,493.73 and 610.34 is: 842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.40 : 1,493.73 = 610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.40/1,493.73 = 610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.40x = 1,493.73 × 610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.40x = 911,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,675.70/1,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.27

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