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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.68, 1,494.15 and 662.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.68, 1,494.15 and 662.95 is: 914.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.68 : 1,494.15 = 662.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.68/1,494.15 = 662.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.68x = 1,494.15 × 662.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.68x = 990,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,546.74/1,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.90

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