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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.51, 1,620.91 and 386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.51, 1,620.91 and 386.96 is: 580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.51 : 1,620.91 = 386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.51/1,620.91 = 386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.51x = 1,620.91 × 386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.51x = 627,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,228.83/1,080.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.50

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