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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.97, 1,614.55 and 1,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.97, 1,614.55 and 1,001.70 is: 1,493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.97 : 1,614.55 = 1,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.97/1,614.55 = 1,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.97x = 1,614.55 × 1,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.97x = 1,617,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,294.74/1,082.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.39

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