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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.16, 1,626.28 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.16, 1,626.28 and 304.16 is: 456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.16 : 1,626.28 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.16/1,626.28 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.16x = 1,626.28 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.16x = 494,649.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,649.32/1,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.25

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