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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084, 1,626 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084, 1,626 and 314.52 is: 471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084 : 1,626 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084/1,626 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084x = 1,626 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084x = 511,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,409.52/1,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.78

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