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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.66, 1,625.49 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.66, 1,625.49 and 314.34 is: 471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.66 : 1,625.49 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.66/1,625.49 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.66x = 1,625.49 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.66x = 510,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,956.53/1,083.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.51

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