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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.30, 1,623.46 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.30, 1,623.46 and 389.46 is: 584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.30 : 1,623.46 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.30/1,623.46 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.30x = 1,623.46 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.30x = 632,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,277.28/1,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.20

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