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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.63, 1,495.49 and 617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.63, 1,495.49 and 617.88 is: 852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.63 : 1,495.49 = 617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.63/1,495.49 = 617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.63x = 1,495.49 × 617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.63x = 924,033.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,033.36/1,083.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.72

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