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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.12, 1,494.96 and 617.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.12, 1,494.96 and 617.36 is: 852.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.12 : 1,494.96 = 617.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.12/1,494.96 = 617.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.12x = 1,494.96 × 617.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.12x = 922,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,928.51/1,083.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.10

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