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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.59, 1,624.13 and 313.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.59, 1,624.13 and 313.09 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.59 : 1,624.13 = 313.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.59/1,624.13 = 313.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.59x = 1,624.13 × 313.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.59x = 508,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,498.86/1,082.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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