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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.48, 1,622.30 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.48, 1,622.30 and 312.04 is: 468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.48 : 1,622.30 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.48/1,622.30 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.48x = 1,622.30 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.48x = 506,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,222.49/1,081.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.08

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