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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.88, 1,626.05 and 353.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.88, 1,626.05 and 353.98 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.88 : 1,626.05 = 353.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.88/1,626.05 = 353.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.88x = 1,626.05 × 353.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.88x = 575,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,589.18/1,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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