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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.90, 1,621.37 and 350.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.90, 1,621.37 and 350.47 is: 525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.90 : 1,621.37 = 350.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.90/1,621.37 = 350.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.90x = 1,621.37 × 350.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.90x = 568,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,239.79/1,080.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.71

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