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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.46, 1,621.04 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.46, 1,621.04 and 350.04 is: 525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.46 : 1,621.04 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.46/1,621.04 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.46x = 1,621.04 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.46x = 567,428.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,428.84/1,080.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.17

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