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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.32, 1,624.39 and 342.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.32, 1,624.39 and 342.79 is: 514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.32 : 1,624.39 = 342.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.32/1,624.39 = 342.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.32x = 1,624.39 × 342.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.32x = 556,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,824.65/1,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.00

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