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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.98, 1,625.12 and 389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.98, 1,625.12 and 389.59 is: 584.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.98 : 1,625.12 = 389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.98/1,625.12 = 389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.98x = 1,625.12 × 389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.98x = 633,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,130.50/1,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.62

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