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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.78, 1,621.51 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.78, 1,621.51 and 350.19 is: 525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.78 : 1,621.51 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.78/1,621.51 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.78x = 1,621.51 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.78x = 567,836.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,836.59/1,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.40

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