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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.06, 1,623.17 and 388.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.06, 1,623.17 and 388.55 is: 582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.06 : 1,623.17 = 388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.06/1,623.17 = 388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.06x = 1,623.17 × 388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.06x = 630,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,682.70/1,082.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.85

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