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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.49, 1,623.65 and 562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.49, 1,623.65 and 562.34 is: 843.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.49 : 1,623.65 = 562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.49/1,623.65 = 562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.49x = 1,623.65 × 562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.49x = 913,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,032.41/1,082.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.46

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