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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.14, 1,624.76 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.14, 1,624.76 and 389.79 is: 584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.14 : 1,624.76 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.14/1,624.76 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.14x = 1,624.76 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.14x = 633,313.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,313.25/1,083.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.70

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