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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.46, 1,620.92 and 387.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.46, 1,620.92 and 387.15 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.46 : 1,620.92 = 387.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.46/1,620.92 = 387.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.46x = 1,620.92 × 387.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.46x = 627,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,539.18/1,080.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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