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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.47, 1,625.51 and 498.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.47, 1,625.51 and 498.65 is: 748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.47 : 1,625.51 = 498.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.47/1,625.51 = 498.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.47x = 1,625.51 × 498.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.47x = 810,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,560.56/1,083.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.12

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