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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.61, 1,624.29 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.61, 1,624.29 and 342.33 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.61 : 1,624.29 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.61/1,624.29 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.61x = 1,624.29 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.61x = 556,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,041.48/1,082.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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