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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.87, 1,494.30 and 610.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.87, 1,494.30 and 610.84 is: 842.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.87 : 1,494.30 = 610.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.87/1,494.30 = 610.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.87x = 1,494.30 × 610.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.87x = 912,778.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,778.21/1,082.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.93

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