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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.78, 1,623.85 and 302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.78, 1,623.85 and 302.60 is: 453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.78 : 1,623.85 = 302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.78/1,623.85 = 302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.78x = 1,623.85 × 302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.78x = 491,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,377.01/1,082.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.81

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