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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.04, 1,621.62 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.04, 1,621.62 and 350.60 is: 525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.04 : 1,621.62 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.04/1,621.62 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.04x = 1,621.62 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.04x = 568,539.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,539.97/1,081.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.92

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