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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.34, 1,625.97 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.34, 1,625.97 and 353.72 is: 530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.34 : 1,625.97 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.34/1,625.97 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.34x = 1,625.97 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.34x = 575,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,138.11/1,084.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.40

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