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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.50, 1,620.66 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.50, 1,620.66 and 311 is: 466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.50 : 1,620.66 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.50/1,620.66 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.50x = 1,620.66 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.50x = 504,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,025.26/1,080.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.47

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