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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.80, 1,621.86 and 1,006.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.80, 1,621.86 and 1,006.84 is: 1,508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.80 : 1,621.86 = 1,006.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.80/1,621.86 = 1,006.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.80x = 1,621.86 × 1,006.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.80x = 1,632,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,953.52/1,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.08

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