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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.02, 1,625.10 and 498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.02, 1,625.10 and 498.20 is: 747.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.02 : 1,625.10 = 498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.02/1,625.10 = 498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.02x = 1,625.10 × 498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.02x = 809,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,624.82/1,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.56

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