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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.59, 1,625.38 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.59, 1,625.38 and 303.59 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.59 : 1,625.38 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.59/1,625.38 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.59x = 1,625.38 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.59x = 493,449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,449.11/1,083.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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