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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.90, 1,622.82 and 351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.90, 1,622.82 and 351.42 is: 527.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.90 : 1,622.82 = 351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.90/1,622.82 = 351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.90x = 1,622.82 × 351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.90x = 570,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,291.40/1,081.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.12

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