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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.94, 1,624.52 and 389.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.94, 1,624.52 and 389.51 is: 584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.94 : 1,624.52 = 389.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.94/1,624.52 = 389.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.94x = 1,624.52 × 389.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.94x = 632,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,765.73/1,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.31

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