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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.33, 1,625.04 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.33, 1,625.04 and 389.97 is: 584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.33 : 1,625.04 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.33/1,625.04 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.33x = 1,625.04 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.33x = 633,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,716.85/1,083.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.97

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