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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.42, 1,622.10 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.42, 1,622.10 and 350.80 is: 526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.42 : 1,622.10 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.42/1,622.10 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.42x = 1,622.10 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.42x = 569,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,032.68/1,081.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.19

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