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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.81, 1,625.88 and 314.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.81, 1,625.88 and 314.21 is: 471.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.81 : 1,625.88 = 314.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.81/1,625.88 = 314.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.81x = 1,625.88 × 314.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.81x = 510,867.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,867.75/1,083.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.36

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