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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.96, 1,627.04 and 391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.96, 1,627.04 and 391.48 is: 587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.96 : 1,627.04 = 391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.96/1,627.04 = 391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.96x = 1,627.04 × 391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.96x = 636,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,953.62/1,084.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.08

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