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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.60, 1,620.66 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.60, 1,620.66 and 387.24 is: 580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.60 : 1,620.66 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.60/1,620.66 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.60x = 1,620.66 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.60x = 627,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,584.38/1,080.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.77

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