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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.94, 1,624.46 and 292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.94, 1,624.46 and 292.29 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.94 : 1,624.46 = 292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.94/1,624.46 = 292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.94x = 1,624.46 × 292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.94x = 474,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,813.41/1,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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