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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.33, 1,622.49 and 351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.33, 1,622.49 and 351.53 is: 526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.33 : 1,622.49 = 351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.33/1,622.49 = 351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.33x = 1,622.49 × 351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.33x = 570,345.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,345.80/1,082.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.96

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