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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.38, 1,623.44 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.38, 1,623.44 and 302.44 is: 453.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.38 : 1,623.44 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.38/1,623.44 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.38x = 1,623.44 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.38x = 490,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,993.19/1,082.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.62

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