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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.88, 1,624.32 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.88, 1,624.32 and 490.56 is: 735.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.88 : 1,624.32 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.88/1,624.32 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.88x = 1,624.32 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.88x = 796,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,826.42/1,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.84

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