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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.24, 1,623.38 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.24, 1,623.38 and 312.76 is: 469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.24 : 1,623.38 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.24/1,623.38 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.24x = 1,623.38 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.24x = 507,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,728.33/1,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.15

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