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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.89, 1,625.21 and 498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.89, 1,625.21 and 498.54 is: 748.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.89 : 1,625.21 = 498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.89/1,625.21 = 498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.89x = 1,625.21 × 498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.89x = 810,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,232.19/1,082.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.21

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