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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.98, 1,624.56 and 303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.98, 1,624.56 and 303.02 is: 454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.98 : 1,624.56 = 303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.98/1,624.56 = 303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.98x = 1,624.56 × 303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.98x = 492,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,274.17/1,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.56

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