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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.22, 1,621.44 and 387.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.22, 1,621.44 and 387.70 is: 581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.22 : 1,621.44 = 387.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.22/1,621.44 = 387.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.22x = 1,621.44 × 387.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.22x = 628,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,628.23/1,081.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.41

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