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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.88, 1,627.32 and 391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.88, 1,627.32 and 391.64 is: 587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.88 : 1,627.32 = 391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.88/1,627.32 = 391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.88x = 1,627.32 × 391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.88x = 637,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,323.60/1,084.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.46

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