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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.37, 1,621.88 and 387.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.37, 1,621.88 and 387.91 is: 581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.37 : 1,621.88 = 387.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.37/1,621.88 = 387.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.37x = 1,621.88 × 387.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.37x = 629,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,145.01/1,081.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.80

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