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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.70, 1,625.43 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.70, 1,625.43 and 314.20 is: 471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.70 : 1,625.43 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.70/1,625.43 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.70x = 1,625.43 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.70x = 510,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,710.11/1,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.27

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