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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.19, 1,623.53 and 312.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.19, 1,623.53 and 312.75 is: 469.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.19 : 1,623.53 = 312.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.19/1,623.53 = 312.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.19x = 1,623.53 × 312.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.19x = 507,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,757.44/1,082.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.19

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