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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.48, 1,612.26 and 391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.48, 1,612.26 and 391 is: 586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.48 : 1,612.26 = 391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.48/1,612.26 = 391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.48x = 1,612.26 × 391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.48x = 630,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,393.66/1,075.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.15

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