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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.52, 1,493.88 and 616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.52, 1,493.88 and 616.80 is: 851.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.52 : 1,493.88 = 616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.52/1,493.88 = 616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.52x = 1,493.88 × 616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.52x = 921,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,425.18/1,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.19

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