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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.62, 1,621.28 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.62, 1,621.28 and 350.20 is: 525.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.62 : 1,621.28 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.62/1,621.28 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.62x = 1,621.28 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.62x = 567,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,772.26/1,080.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.41

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