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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.97, 1,494.13 and 610.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.97, 1,494.13 and 610.79 is: 842.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.97 : 1,494.13 = 610.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.97/1,494.13 = 610.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.97x = 1,494.13 × 610.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.97x = 912,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,589.14/1,082.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.68

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