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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.31, 1,623.12 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.31, 1,623.12 and 351.71 is: 527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.31 : 1,623.12 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.31/1,623.12 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.31x = 1,623.12 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.31x = 570,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,865.78/1,082.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.45

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