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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.08, 1,627.04 and 536.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.08, 1,627.04 and 536.88 is: 805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.08 : 1,627.04 = 536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.08/1,627.04 = 536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.08x = 1,627.04 × 536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.08x = 873,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,525.24/1,084.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.78

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