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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.44, 1,624.67 and 497.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.44, 1,624.67 and 497.75 is: 747.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.44 : 1,624.67 = 497.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.44/1,624.67 = 497.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.44x = 1,624.67 × 497.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.44x = 808,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,679.49/1,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.09

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