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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.67, 1,622.52 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.67, 1,622.52 and 301.67 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.67 : 1,622.52 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.67/1,622.52 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.67x = 1,622.52 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.67x = 489,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,457.50/1,081.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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