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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.85, 1,622.74 and 835.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.85, 1,622.74 and 835.10 is: 1,251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.85 : 1,622.74 = 835.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.85/1,622.74 = 835.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.85x = 1,622.74 × 835.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.85x = 1,355,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,150.17/1,082.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.47

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