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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.75, 1,624.40 and 313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.75, 1,624.40 and 313.25 is: 469.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.75 : 1,624.40 = 313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.75/1,624.40 = 313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.75x = 1,624.40 × 313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.75x = 508,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,843.30/1,082.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.95

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