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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.62, 1,494.03 and 616.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.62, 1,494.03 and 616.90 is: 851.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.62 : 1,494.03 = 616.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.62/1,494.03 = 616.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.62x = 1,494.03 × 616.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.62x = 921,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,664.02/1,082.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.33

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