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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.71, 1,627.16 and 391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.71, 1,627.16 and 391.76 is: 587.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.71 : 1,627.16 = 391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.71/1,627.16 = 391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.71x = 1,627.16 × 391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.71x = 637,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,446.11/1,084.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.67

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