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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.80, 1,494.60 and 663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.80, 1,494.60 and 663.28 is: 915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.80 : 1,494.60 = 663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.80/1,494.60 = 663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.80x = 1,494.60 × 663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.80x = 991,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,338.29/1,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.53

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