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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.56, 1,623.66 and 389.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.56, 1,623.66 and 389.21 is: 583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.56 : 1,623.66 = 389.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.56/1,623.66 = 389.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.56x = 1,623.66 × 389.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.56x = 631,944.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,944.71/1,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.75

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