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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.20, 1,621.90 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.20, 1,621.90 and 340.74 is: 511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.20 : 1,621.90 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.20/1,621.90 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.20x = 1,621.90 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.20x = 552,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,646.21/1,081.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.14

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