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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.53, 1,622.64 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.53, 1,622.64 and 388.18 is: 582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.53 : 1,622.64 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.53/1,622.64 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.53x = 1,622.64 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.53x = 629,876.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,876.40/1,081.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.39

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