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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.17, 1,623.15 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.17, 1,623.15 and 302.09 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.17 : 1,623.15 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.17/1,623.15 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.17x = 1,623.15 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.17x = 490,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,337.38/1,082.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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