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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.55, 1,622.52 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.55, 1,622.52 and 351.14 is: 526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.55 : 1,622.52 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.55/1,622.52 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.55x = 1,622.52 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.55x = 569,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,731.67/1,081.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.77

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