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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.81, 1,622.37 and 351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.81, 1,622.37 and 351.21 is: 526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.81 : 1,622.37 = 351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.81/1,622.37 = 351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.81x = 1,622.37 × 351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.81x = 569,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,792.94/1,081.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.71

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