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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.97, 1,621.72 and 350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.97, 1,621.72 and 350.55 is: 525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.97 : 1,621.72 = 350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.97/1,621.72 = 350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.97x = 1,621.72 × 350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.97x = 568,493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,493.95/1,080.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.91

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