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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.85, 1,494.12 and 751.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.85, 1,494.12 and 751.17 is: 1,036.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.85 : 1,494.12 = 751.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.85/1,494.12 = 751.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.85x = 1,494.12 × 751.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.85x = 1,122,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,338.12/1,082.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.47

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