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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.34, 1,623.52 and 260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.34, 1,623.52 and 260.62 is: 390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.34 : 1,623.52 = 260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.34/1,623.52 = 260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.34x = 1,623.52 × 260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.34x = 423,118.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,118.05/1,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.93

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