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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.59, 1,620.32 and 350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.59, 1,620.32 and 350.07 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.59 : 1,620.32 = 350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.59/1,620.32 = 350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.59x = 1,620.32 × 350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.59x = 567,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,225.42/1,080.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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