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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.66, 1,621.91 and 971.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.66, 1,621.91 and 971.78 is: 1,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.66 : 1,621.91 = 971.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.66/1,621.91 = 971.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.66x = 1,621.91 × 971.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.66x = 1,576,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,126.73/1,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.80

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