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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.68, 1,621.44 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.68, 1,621.44 and 350.76 is: 525.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.68 : 1,621.44 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.68/1,621.44 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.68x = 1,621.44 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.68x = 568,736.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,736.29/1,081.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.79

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