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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083, 1,624.06 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083, 1,624.06 and 389.46 is: 584.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083 : 1,624.06 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083/1,624.06 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083x = 1,624.06 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083x = 632,506.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,506.41/1,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.03

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