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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.36, 1,626.16 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.36, 1,626.16 and 390.84 is: 586.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.36 : 1,626.16 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.36/1,626.16 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.36x = 1,626.16 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.36x = 635,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,566.42/1,084.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.12

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