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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.76, 1,637.79 and 682.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.76, 1,637.79 and 682.47 is: 1,024.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.76 : 1,637.79 = 682.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.76/1,637.79 = 682.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.76x = 1,637.79 × 682.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.76x = 1,117,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,742.54/1,090.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.74

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