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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.89, 1,627.15 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.89, 1,627.15 and 304.81 is: 457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.89 : 1,627.15 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.89/1,627.15 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.89x = 1,627.15 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.89x = 495,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,971.59/1,084.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.16

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