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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.55, 1,493.40 and 689.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.55, 1,493.40 and 689.70 is: 951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.55 : 1,493.40 = 689.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.55/1,493.40 = 689.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.55x = 1,493.40 × 689.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.55x = 1,029,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,997.98/1,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.46

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