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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.56, 1,625.58 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.56, 1,625.58 and 314 is: 471.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.56 : 1,625.58 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.56/1,625.58 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.56x = 1,625.58 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.56x = 510,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,432.12/1,083.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.07

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