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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.58, 1,622.87 and 351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.58, 1,622.87 and 351.78 is: 527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.58 : 1,622.87 = 351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.58/1,622.87 = 351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.58x = 1,622.87 × 351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.58x = 570,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,885.09/1,082.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.34

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