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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.92, 1,627.32 and 571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.92, 1,627.32 and 571.28 is: 857.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.92 : 1,627.32 = 571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.92/1,627.32 = 571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.92x = 1,627.32 × 571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.92x = 929,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,655.37/1,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.68

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