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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.89, 1,624.32 and 562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.89, 1,624.32 and 562.62 is: 843.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.89 : 1,624.32 = 562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.89/1,624.32 = 562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.89x = 1,624.32 × 562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.89x = 913,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,883.12/1,082.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.93

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