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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.90, 1,494.45 and 617.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.90, 1,494.45 and 617.15 is: 851.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.90 : 1,494.45 = 617.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.90/1,494.45 = 617.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.90x = 1,494.45 × 617.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.90x = 922,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,303.55/1,082.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.70

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