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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.82, 1,625.72 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.82, 1,625.72 and 314.32 is: 471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.82 : 1,625.72 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.82/1,625.72 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.82x = 1,625.72 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.82x = 510,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,988.18/1,083.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.47

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