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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.46, 1,493.19 and 732.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.46, 1,493.19 and 732.54 is: 1,010.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.46 : 1,493.19 = 732.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.46/1,493.19 = 732.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.46x = 1,493.19 × 732.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.46x = 1,093,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,821.40/1,082.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.50

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