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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.90, 1,625.85 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.90, 1,625.85 and 262.17 is: 393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.90 : 1,625.85 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.90/1,625.85 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.90x = 1,625.85 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.90x = 426,249.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,249.09/1,083.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.26

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