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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.27, 1,623.63 and 341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.27, 1,623.63 and 341.87 is: 512.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.27 : 1,623.63 = 341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.27/1,623.63 = 341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.27x = 1,623.63 × 341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.27x = 555,062.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,062.27/1,082.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.87

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