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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.63, 1,622.65 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.63, 1,622.65 and 351.01 is: 526.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.63 : 1,622.65 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.63/1,622.65 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.63x = 1,622.65 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.63x = 569,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,566.38/1,081.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.58

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