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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.46, 1,623.62 and 389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.46, 1,623.62 and 389.14 is: 583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.46 : 1,623.62 = 389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.46/1,623.62 = 389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.46x = 1,623.62 × 389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.46x = 631,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,815.49/1,082.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.68

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