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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.29, 1,620.19 and 386.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.29, 1,620.19 and 386.95 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.29 : 1,620.19 = 386.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.29/1,620.19 = 386.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.29x = 1,620.19 × 386.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.29x = 626,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,930.59/1,080.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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