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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.52, 1,621.01 and 387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.52, 1,621.01 and 387.23 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.52 : 1,621.01 = 387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.52/1,621.01 = 387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.52x = 1,621.01 × 387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.52x = 627,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,703.70/1,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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