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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.45, 1,492.22 and 709.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.45, 1,492.22 and 709.29 is: 977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.45 : 1,492.22 = 709.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.45/1,492.22 = 709.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.45x = 1,492.22 × 709.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.45x = 1,058,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,413.18/1,082.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.80

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