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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.50, 1,620.78 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.50, 1,620.78 and 350.16 is: 525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.50 : 1,620.78 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.50/1,620.78 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.50x = 1,620.78 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.50x = 567,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,532.32/1,080.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.25

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