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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.56, 1,622.60 and 341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.56, 1,622.60 and 341.14 is: 511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.56 : 1,622.60 = 341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.56/1,622.60 = 341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.56x = 1,622.60 × 341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.56x = 553,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,533.76/1,081.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.79

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