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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.18, 1,621.77 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.18, 1,621.77 and 350.74 is: 526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.18 : 1,621.77 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.18/1,621.77 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.18x = 1,621.77 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.18x = 568,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,819.61/1,081.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.11

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