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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.43, 1,621.71 and 388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.43, 1,621.71 and 388.11 is: 582.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.43 : 1,621.71 = 388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.43/1,621.71 = 388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.43x = 1,621.71 × 388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.43x = 629,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,401.87/1,081.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.01

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