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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.48, 1,624 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.48, 1,624 and 313.04 is: 469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.48 : 1,624 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.48/1,624 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.48x = 1,624 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.48x = 508,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,376.96/1,082.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.64

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