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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.64, 1,835.52 and 1,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.64, 1,835.52 and 1,082.24 is: 1,492.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.64 : 1,835.52 = 1,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.64/1,835.52 = 1,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.64x = 1,835.52 × 1,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.64x = 1,986,473.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,473.16/1,330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.87

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