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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.30, 1,621.98 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.30, 1,621.98 and 388.02 is: 582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.30 : 1,621.98 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.30/1,621.98 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.30x = 1,621.98 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.30x = 629,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,350.63/1,081.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.03

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