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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.14, 1,624.53 and 303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.14, 1,624.53 and 303.05 is: 454.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.14 : 1,624.53 = 303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.14/1,624.53 = 303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.14x = 1,624.53 × 303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.14x = 492,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,317.88/1,083.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.53

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