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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.49, 1,623.57 and 351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.49, 1,623.57 and 351.97 is: 527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.49 : 1,623.57 = 351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.49/1,623.57 = 351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.49x = 1,623.57 × 351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.49x = 571,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,447.93/1,082.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.90

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