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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.81, 1,494.36 and 617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.81, 1,494.36 and 617.06 is: 851.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.81 : 1,494.36 = 617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.81/1,494.36 = 617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.81x = 1,494.36 × 617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.81x = 922,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,113.52/1,082.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.59

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