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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.29, 1,623.33 and 302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.29, 1,623.33 and 302.21 is: 453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.29 : 1,623.33 = 302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.29/1,623.33 = 302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.29x = 1,623.33 × 302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.29x = 490,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,586.56/1,082.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.29

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