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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.34, 1,623.20 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.34, 1,623.20 and 302.16 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.34 : 1,623.20 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.34/1,623.20 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.34x = 1,623.20 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.34x = 490,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,466.11/1,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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