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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.65, 1,622.25 and 341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.65, 1,622.25 and 341.13 is: 511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.65 : 1,622.25 = 341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.65/1,622.25 = 341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.65x = 1,622.25 × 341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.65x = 553,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,398.14/1,081.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.62

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