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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.38, 1,622.07 and 388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.38, 1,622.07 and 388.14 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.38 : 1,622.07 = 388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.38/1,622.07 = 388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.38x = 1,622.07 × 388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.38x = 629,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,590.25/1,081.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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