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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.68, 1,493.58 and 772.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.68, 1,493.58 and 772.36 is: 1,065.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.68 : 1,493.58 = 772.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.68/1,493.58 = 772.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.68x = 1,493.58 × 772.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.68x = 1,153,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,581.45/1,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.49

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