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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.50, 1,622.23 and 717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.50, 1,622.23 and 717.54 is: 1,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.50 : 1,622.23 = 717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.50/1,622.23 = 717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.50x = 1,622.23 × 717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.50x = 1,164,014.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,014.91/1,082.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.30

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