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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.28, 1,494.96 and 617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.28, 1,494.96 and 617.50 is: 852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.28 : 1,494.96 = 617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.28/1,494.96 = 617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.28x = 1,494.96 × 617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.28x = 923,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,137.80/1,083.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.17

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