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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.75, 1,624.80 and 839.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.75, 1,624.80 and 839.75 is: 1,260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.75 : 1,624.80 = 839.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.75/1,624.80 = 839.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.75x = 1,624.80 × 839.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.75x = 1,364,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,425.80/1,082.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.15

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