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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.82, 1,622.66 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.82, 1,622.66 and 301.81 is: 452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.82 : 1,622.66 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.82/1,622.66 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.82x = 1,622.66 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.82x = 489,731.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,731.71/1,081.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.69

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