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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.90, 1,621.58 and 716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.90, 1,621.58 and 716.58 is: 1,073.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.90 : 1,621.58 = 716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.90/1,621.58 = 716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.90x = 1,621.58 × 716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.90x = 1,161,991.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,991.80/1,082.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.04

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