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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.06, 1,621.24 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.06, 1,621.24 and 350.48 is: 525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.06 : 1,621.24 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.06/1,621.24 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.06x = 1,621.24 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.06x = 568,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,212.20/1,081.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.61

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