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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.82, 1,625.99 and 353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.82, 1,625.99 and 353.40 is: 530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.82 : 1,625.99 = 353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.82/1,625.99 = 353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.82x = 1,625.99 × 353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.82x = 574,624.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,624.87/1,083.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.18

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