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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.55, 1,623.41 and 854.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.55, 1,623.41 and 854.13 is: 1,280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.55 : 1,623.41 = 854.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.55/1,623.41 = 854.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.55x = 1,623.41 × 854.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.55x = 1,386,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,599.23/1,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.87

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