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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.68, 1,625.70 and 353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.68, 1,625.70 and 353.48 is: 530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.68 : 1,625.70 = 353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.68/1,625.70 = 353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.68x = 1,625.70 × 353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.68x = 574,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,652.44/1,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.28

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