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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.52, 1,626.78 and 354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.52, 1,626.78 and 354.10 is: 531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.52 : 1,626.78 = 354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.52/1,626.78 = 354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.52x = 1,626.78 × 354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.52x = 576,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,042.80/1,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.15

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