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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.50, 1,494.12 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.50, 1,494.12 and 617.02 is: 851.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.50 : 1,494.12 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.50/1,494.12 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.50x = 1,494.12 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.50x = 921,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,901.92/1,082.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.64

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