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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.64, 1,623.80 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.64, 1,623.80 and 313.04 is: 469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.64 : 1,623.80 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.64/1,623.80 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.64x = 1,623.80 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.64x = 508,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,314.35/1,082.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.51

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