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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082, 1,623.02 and 312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082, 1,623.02 and 312.52 is: 468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082 : 1,623.02 = 312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082/1,623.02 = 312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082x = 1,623.02 × 312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082x = 507,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,226.21/1,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.79

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