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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.97, 1,622.37 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.97, 1,622.37 and 341.44 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.97 : 1,622.37 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.97/1,622.37 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.97x = 1,622.37 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.97x = 553,942.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,942.01/1,081.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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