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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.97, 1,622.58 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.97, 1,622.58 and 351.36 is: 526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.97 : 1,622.58 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.97/1,622.58 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.97x = 1,622.58 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.97x = 570,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,109.71/1,081.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.92

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