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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.37, 1,621.76 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.37, 1,621.76 and 350.75 is: 526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.37 : 1,621.76 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.37/1,621.76 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.37x = 1,621.76 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.37x = 568,834.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,834.62/1,081.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.03

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