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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.48, 1,611.24 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.48, 1,611.24 and 390 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.48 : 1,611.24 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.48/1,611.24 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.48x = 1,611.24 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.48x = 628,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,383.60/1,074.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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