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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.26, 1,494.97 and 617.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.26, 1,494.97 and 617.51 is: 852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.26 : 1,494.97 = 617.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.26/1,494.97 = 617.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.26x = 1,494.97 × 617.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.26x = 923,158.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,158.92/1,083.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.20

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