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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.98, 1,626.22 and 353.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.98, 1,626.22 and 353.61 is: 530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.98 : 1,626.22 = 353.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.98/1,626.22 = 353.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.98x = 1,626.22 × 353.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.98x = 575,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,047.65/1,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.50

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