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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.84, 1,625.75 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.84, 1,625.75 and 303.84 is: 455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.84 : 1,625.75 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.84/1,625.75 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.84x = 1,625.75 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.84x = 493,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,967.88/1,083.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.76

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