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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.15, 1,624.71 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.15, 1,624.71 and 389.70 is: 584.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.15 : 1,624.71 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.15/1,624.71 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.15x = 1,624.71 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.15x = 633,149.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,149.49/1,083.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.54

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