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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.43, 1,623.47 and 302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.43, 1,623.47 and 302.35 is: 453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.43 : 1,623.47 = 302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.43/1,623.47 = 302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.43x = 1,623.47 × 302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.43x = 490,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,848.90/1,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.47

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