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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.03, 1,624.76 and 389.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.03, 1,624.76 and 389.73 is: 584.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.03 : 1,624.76 = 389.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.03/1,624.76 = 389.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.03x = 1,624.76 × 389.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.03x = 633,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,217.71/1,083.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.67

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