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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.75, 1,625.35 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.75, 1,625.35 and 303.55 is: 455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.75 : 1,625.35 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.75/1,625.35 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.75x = 1,625.35 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.75x = 493,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,374.93/1,083.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.25

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