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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.88, 1,625.82 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.88, 1,625.82 and 262.16 is: 393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.88 : 1,625.82 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.88/1,625.82 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.88x = 1,625.82 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.88x = 426,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,216.84/1,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.23

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