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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.96, 1,494.02 and 662.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.96, 1,494.02 and 662.97 is: 914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.96 : 1,494.02 = 662.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.96/1,494.02 = 662.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.96x = 1,494.02 × 662.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.96x = 990,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,487.12/1,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.62

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