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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.55, 1,623.99 and 351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.55, 1,623.99 and 351.95 is: 527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.55 : 1,623.99 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.55/1,623.99 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.55x = 1,623.99 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.55x = 571,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,563.64/1,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.98

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