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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.32, 1,621.98 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.32, 1,621.98 and 351.24 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.32 : 1,621.98 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.32/1,621.98 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.32x = 1,621.98 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.32x = 569,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,704.26/1,081.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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