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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.14, 1,621.20 and 350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.14, 1,621.20 and 350.31 is: 525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.14 : 1,621.20 = 350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.14/1,621.20 = 350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.14x = 1,621.20 × 350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.14x = 567,922.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,922.57/1,081.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.30

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