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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.84, 1,622.78 and 312.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.84, 1,622.78 and 312.34 is: 468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.84 : 1,622.78 = 312.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.84/1,622.78 = 312.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.84x = 1,622.78 × 312.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.84x = 506,859.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,859.11/1,081.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.52

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