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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.80, 1,623.72 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.80, 1,623.72 and 313.12 is: 469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.80 : 1,623.72 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.80/1,623.72 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.80x = 1,623.72 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.80x = 508,419.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,419.21/1,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.54

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