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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.40, 1,627.18 and 591.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.40, 1,627.18 and 591.17 is: 887.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.40 : 1,627.18 = 591.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.40/1,627.18 = 591.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.40x = 1,627.18 × 591.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.40x = 961,930.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,930.39/1,084.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.06

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