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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.48, 1,621.03 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.48, 1,621.03 and 350.04 is: 525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.48 : 1,621.03 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.48/1,621.03 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.48x = 1,621.03 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.48x = 567,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,425.34/1,080.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.16

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