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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.28, 1,626.26 and 390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.28, 1,626.26 and 390.92 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.28 : 1,626.26 = 390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.28/1,626.26 = 390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.28x = 1,626.26 × 390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.28x = 635,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,727.47/1,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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