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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.76, 1,625.64 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.76, 1,625.64 and 262.02 is: 393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.76 : 1,625.64 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.76/1,625.64 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.76x = 1,625.64 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.76x = 425,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,955.31/1,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.04

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