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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.34, 1,623.76 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.34, 1,623.76 and 389.08 is: 583.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.34 : 1,623.76 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.34/1,623.76 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.34x = 1,623.76 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.34x = 631,772.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,772.54/1,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.71

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