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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.58, 1,625.31 and 343.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.58, 1,625.31 and 343.15 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.58 : 1,625.31 = 343.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.58/1,625.31 = 343.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.58x = 1,625.31 × 343.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.58x = 557,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,721.06/1,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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