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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.54, 1,622.46 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.54, 1,622.46 and 350.88 is: 526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.54 : 1,622.46 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.54/1,622.46 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.54x = 1,622.46 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.54x = 569,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,288.76/1,081.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.37

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