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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.52, 1,623.63 and 562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.52, 1,623.63 and 562.23 is: 843.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.52 : 1,623.63 = 562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.52/1,623.63 = 562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.52x = 1,623.63 × 562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.52x = 912,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,853.49/1,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.27

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