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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.46, 1,614.20 and 1,040.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.46, 1,614.20 and 1,040.46 is: 1,551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.46 : 1,614.20 = 1,040.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.46/1,614.20 = 1,040.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.46x = 1,614.20 × 1,040.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.46x = 1,679,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,505.33/1,082.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.56

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