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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.34, 1,623.69 and 389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.34, 1,623.69 and 389.43 is: 584.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.34 : 1,623.69 = 389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.34/1,623.69 = 389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.34x = 1,623.69 × 389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.34x = 632,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,313.60/1,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.21

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