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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.13, 1,621.69 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.13, 1,621.69 and 350.78 is: 526.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.13 : 1,621.69 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.13/1,621.69 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.13x = 1,621.69 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.13x = 568,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,847.43/1,081.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.16

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