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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082, 1,622.88 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082, 1,622.88 and 388.64 is: 582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082 : 1,622.88 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082/1,622.88 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082x = 1,622.88 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082x = 630,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,716.08/1,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.92

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