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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.16, 1,621.34 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.16, 1,621.34 and 387.64 is: 581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.16 : 1,621.34 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.16/1,621.34 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.16x = 1,621.34 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.16x = 628,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,496.24/1,081.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.32

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