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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.52, 1,493.76 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.52, 1,493.76 and 610.44 is: 842.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.52 : 1,493.76 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.52/1,493.76 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.52x = 1,493.76 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.52x = 911,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,850.85/1,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.34

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