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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.65, 1,623.83 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.65, 1,623.83 and 717.12 is: 1,074.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.65 : 1,623.83 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.65/1,623.83 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.65x = 1,623.83 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.65x = 1,164,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,477.38/1,083.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.59

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