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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.97, 1,625.37 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.97, 1,625.37 and 343.44 is: 514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.97 : 1,625.37 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.97/1,625.37 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.97x = 1,625.37 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.97x = 558,217.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,217.07/1,083.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.97

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