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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.86, 1,624.08 and 302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.86, 1,624.08 and 302.70 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.86 : 1,624.08 = 302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.86/1,624.08 = 302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.86x = 1,624.08 × 302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.86x = 491,609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,609.02/1,082.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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