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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.49, 1,493.82 and 610.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.49, 1,493.82 and 610.43 is: 842.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.49 : 1,493.82 = 610.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.49/1,493.82 = 610.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.49x = 1,493.82 × 610.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.49x = 911,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,869.49/1,082.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.38

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