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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.68, 1,623.78 and 342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.68, 1,623.78 and 342.16 is: 513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.68 : 1,623.78 = 342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.68/1,623.78 = 342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.68x = 1,623.78 × 342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.68x = 555,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,592.56/1,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.16

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