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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.63, 1,622.31 and 312.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.63, 1,622.31 and 312.13 is: 468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.63 : 1,622.31 = 312.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.63/1,622.31 = 312.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.63x = 1,622.31 × 312.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.63x = 506,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,371.62/1,081.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.16

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