Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.42, 1,622 and 351
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,081.42, 1,622 and 351 is: 526.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,081.42 : 1,622 = 351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,081.42/1,622 = 351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,081.42x = 1,622 × 351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,081.42x = 569,322 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,322/1,081.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526.46
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