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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.16, 1,607.92 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.16, 1,607.92 and 388 is: 581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.16 : 1,607.92 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.16/1,607.92 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.16x = 1,607.92 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.16x = 623,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,872.96/1,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.88

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