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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.04, 1,494.72 and 617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.04, 1,494.72 and 617.28 is: 851.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.04 : 1,494.72 = 617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.04/1,494.72 = 617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.04x = 1,494.72 × 617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.04x = 922,660.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,660.76/1,083.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.92

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