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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.45, 1,624.97 and 292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.45, 1,624.97 and 292.82 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.45 : 1,624.97 = 292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.45/1,624.97 = 292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.45x = 1,624.97 × 292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.45x = 475,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,814.13/1,083.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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