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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.53, 1,626.37 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.53, 1,626.37 and 390.96 is: 586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.53 : 1,626.37 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.53/1,626.37 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.53x = 1,626.37 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.53x = 635,844.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,844.64/1,084.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.28

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