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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.56, 1,494 and 616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.56, 1,494 and 616.84 is: 851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.56 : 1,494 = 616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.56/1,494 = 616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.56x = 1,494 × 616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.56x = 921,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,558.96/1,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.28

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