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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.91, 1,623.84 and 497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.91, 1,623.84 and 497.76 is: 746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.91 : 1,623.84 = 497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.91/1,623.84 = 497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.91x = 1,623.84 × 497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.91x = 808,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,282.60/1,082.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.40

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