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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.70, 1,624.17 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.70, 1,624.17 and 313.20 is: 469.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.70 : 1,624.17 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.70/1,624.17 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.70x = 1,624.17 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.70x = 508,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,690.04/1,082.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.83

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