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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.43, 1,621.86 and 1,041.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.43, 1,621.86 and 1,041.95 is: 1,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.43 : 1,621.86 = 1,041.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.43/1,621.86 = 1,041.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.43x = 1,621.86 × 1,041.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.43x = 1,689,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,888.92/1,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.20

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