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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.42, 1,625.34 and 390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.42, 1,625.34 and 390.18 is: 585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.42 : 1,625.34 = 390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.42/1,625.34 = 390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.42x = 1,625.34 × 390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.42x = 634,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,175.16/1,083.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.35

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