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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.81, 1,622.72 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.81, 1,622.72 and 351.46 is: 527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.81 : 1,622.72 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.81/1,622.72 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.81x = 1,622.72 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.81x = 570,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,319.41/1,081.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.19

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