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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.42, 1,623.60 and 351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.42, 1,623.60 and 351.80 is: 527.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.42 : 1,623.60 = 351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.42/1,623.60 = 351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.42x = 1,623.60 × 351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.42x = 571,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,182.48/1,082.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.69

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