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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.39, 1,626.68 and 391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.39, 1,626.68 and 391.33 is: 587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.39 : 1,626.68 = 391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.39/1,626.68 = 391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.39x = 1,626.68 × 391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.39x = 636,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,571.70/1,084.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.03

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