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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.31, 1,621.62 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.31, 1,621.62 and 350.73 is: 525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.31 : 1,621.62 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.31/1,621.62 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.31x = 1,621.62 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.31x = 568,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,750.78/1,081.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.99

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