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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.72, 1,625.75 and 353.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.72, 1,625.75 and 353.13 is: 529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.72 : 1,625.75 = 353.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.72/1,625.75 = 353.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.72x = 1,625.75 × 353.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.72x = 574,094.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,094.56/1,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.74

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