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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.61, 1,622.24 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.61, 1,622.24 and 351.02 is: 526.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.61 : 1,622.24 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.61/1,622.24 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.61x = 1,622.24 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.61x = 569,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,428.82/1,081.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.47

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