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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.14, 1,621.77 and 350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.14, 1,621.77 and 350.79 is: 526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.14 : 1,621.77 = 350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.14/1,621.77 = 350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.14x = 1,621.77 × 350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.14x = 568,900.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,900.70/1,081.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.20

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