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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084, 1,625.56 and 390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084, 1,625.56 and 390.46 is: 585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084 : 1,625.56 = 390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084/1,625.56 = 390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084x = 1,625.56 × 390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084x = 634,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,716.16/1,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.53

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