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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.88, 1,494.40 and 617.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.88, 1,494.40 and 617.12 is: 851.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.88 : 1,494.40 = 617.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.88/1,494.40 = 617.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.88x = 1,494.40 × 617.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.88x = 922,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,224.13/1,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.64

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