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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.46, 1,624.10 and 649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.46, 1,624.10 and 649.92 is: 975.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.46 : 1,624.10 = 649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.46/1,624.10 = 649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.46x = 1,624.10 × 649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.46x = 1,055,531.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,531.82/1,082.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.12

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