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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.23, 1,624.80 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.23, 1,624.80 and 303.23 is: 454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.23 : 1,624.80 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.23/1,624.80 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.23x = 1,624.80 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.23x = 492,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,679.98/1,083.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.83

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