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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.79, 1,621.34 and 350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.79, 1,621.34 and 350.13 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.79 : 1,621.34 = 350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.79/1,621.34 = 350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.79x = 1,621.34 × 350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.79x = 567,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,678.02/1,080.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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