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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.98, 1,615.61 and 1,053.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.98, 1,615.61 and 1,053.22 is: 1,571.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.98 : 1,615.61 = 1,053.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.98/1,615.61 = 1,053.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.98x = 1,615.61 × 1,053.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.98x = 1,701,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,592.76/1,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.21

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