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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.84, 1,624.28 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.84, 1,624.28 and 313.34 is: 470.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.84 : 1,624.28 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.84/1,624.28 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.84x = 1,624.28 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.84x = 508,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,951.90/1,082.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.02

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