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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.16, 1,623.27 and 302.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.16, 1,623.27 and 302.17 is: 453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.16 : 1,623.27 = 302.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.16/1,623.27 = 302.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.16x = 1,623.27 × 302.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.16x = 490,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,503.50/1,082.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.26

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