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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082, 1,622.18 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082, 1,622.18 and 351.14 is: 526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082 : 1,622.18 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082/1,622.18 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082x = 1,622.18 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082x = 569,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,612.29/1,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.44

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