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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.84, 1,622.37 and 388.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.84, 1,622.37 and 388.33 is: 582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.84 : 1,622.37 = 388.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.84/1,622.37 = 388.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.84x = 1,622.37 × 388.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.84x = 630,006.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,006.19/1,081.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.34

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