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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.60, 1,623.69 and 497.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.60, 1,623.69 and 497.46 is: 746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.60 : 1,623.69 = 497.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.60/1,623.69 = 497.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.60x = 1,623.69 × 497.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.60x = 807,720.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,720.83/1,082.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.09

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