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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.10, 1,626.30 and 390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.10, 1,626.30 and 390.60 is: 585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.10 : 1,626.30 = 390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.10/1,626.30 = 390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.10x = 1,626.30 × 390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.10x = 635,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,232.78/1,084.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.95

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