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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.64, 1,623.81 and 648.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.64, 1,623.81 and 648.75 is: 973.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.64 : 1,623.81 = 648.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.64/1,623.81 = 648.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.64x = 1,623.81 × 648.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.64x = 1,053,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,446.74/1,082.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.04

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