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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.24, 1,610.88 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.24, 1,610.88 and 390.24 is: 585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.24 : 1,610.88 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.24/1,610.88 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.24x = 1,610.88 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.24x = 628,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,629.81/1,074.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.19

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