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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.81, 1,626.07 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.81, 1,626.07 and 390.48 is: 585.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.81 : 1,626.07 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.81/1,626.07 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.81x = 1,626.07 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.81x = 634,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,947.81/1,083.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.85

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