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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.46, 1,625.12 and 390.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.46, 1,625.12 and 390.14 is: 585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.46 : 1,625.12 = 390.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.46/1,625.12 = 390.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.46x = 1,625.12 × 390.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.46x = 634,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,024.32/1,083.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.18

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