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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.96, 1,623.24 and 388.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.96, 1,623.24 and 388.69 is: 583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.96 : 1,623.24 = 388.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.96/1,623.24 = 388.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.96x = 1,623.24 × 388.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.96x = 630,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,930.81/1,081.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.14

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