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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.33, 1,620.69 and 387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.33, 1,620.69 and 387.42 is: 581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.33 : 1,620.69 = 387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.33/1,620.69 = 387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.33x = 1,620.69 × 387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.33x = 627,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,887.72/1,080.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.20

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