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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.02, 1,621.57 and 350.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.02, 1,621.57 and 350.67 is: 526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.02 : 1,621.57 = 350.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.02/1,621.57 = 350.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.02x = 1,621.57 × 350.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.02x = 568,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,635.95/1,081.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.02

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