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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.76, 1,622.87 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.76, 1,622.87 and 351.27 is: 526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.76 : 1,622.87 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.76/1,622.87 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.76x = 1,622.87 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.76x = 570,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,063.79/1,081.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.98

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