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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.40, 1,622.16 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.40, 1,622.16 and 351 is: 526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.40 : 1,622.16 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.40/1,622.16 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.40x = 1,622.16 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.40x = 569,378.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,378.16/1,081.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.52

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