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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.71, 1,622.66 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.71, 1,622.66 and 388.80 is: 583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.71 : 1,622.66 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.71/1,622.66 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.71x = 1,622.66 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.71x = 630,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,888.26/1,081.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.23

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