Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.58, 1,620 and 386.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,079.58, 1,620 and 386.84 is: 580.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,079.58 : 1,620 = 386.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,079.58/1,620 = 386.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,079.58x = 1,620 × 386.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,079.58x = 626,684.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 626,684.85/1,079.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580.49
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