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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.83, 1,494.22 and 663.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.83, 1,494.22 and 663.31 is: 915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.83 : 1,494.22 = 663.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.83/1,494.22 = 663.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.83x = 1,494.22 × 663.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.83x = 991,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,131.07/1,082.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.32

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