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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.91, 1,621.29 and 716.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.91, 1,621.29 and 716.97 is: 1,073.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.91 : 1,621.29 = 716.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.91/1,621.29 = 716.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.91x = 1,621.29 × 716.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.91x = 1,162,416.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,416.29/1,082.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.42

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