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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.61, 1,625.23 and 353.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.61, 1,625.23 and 353.02 is: 529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.61 : 1,625.23 = 353.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.61/1,625.23 = 353.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.61x = 1,625.23 × 353.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.61x = 573,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,738.69/1,083.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.47

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