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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.03, 1,621.76 and 387.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.03, 1,621.76 and 387.73 is: 581.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.03 : 1,621.76 = 387.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.03/1,621.76 = 387.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.03x = 1,621.76 × 387.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.03x = 628,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,805.00/1,081.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.67

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