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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.87, 1,620.75 and 387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.87, 1,620.75 and 387.42 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.87 : 1,620.75 = 387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.87/1,620.75 = 387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.87x = 1,620.75 × 387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.87x = 627,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,910.97/1,080.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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