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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.66, 1,625.06 and 498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.66, 1,625.06 and 498.84 is: 748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.66 : 1,625.06 = 498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.66/1,625.06 = 498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.66x = 1,625.06 × 498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.66x = 810,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,644.93/1,083.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.06

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