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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.73, 1,621.98 and 716.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.73, 1,621.98 and 716.43 is: 1,073.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.73 : 1,621.98 = 716.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.73/1,621.98 = 716.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.73x = 1,621.98 × 716.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.73x = 1,162,035.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,035.13/1,082.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.25

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