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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.19, 1,624.94 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.19, 1,624.94 and 313.59 is: 470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.19 : 1,624.94 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.19/1,624.94 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.19x = 1,624.94 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.19x = 509,556.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,556.03/1,083.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.42

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