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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.56, 1,627.07 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.56, 1,627.07 and 354.12 is: 531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.56 : 1,627.07 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.56/1,627.07 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.56x = 1,627.07 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.56x = 576,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,178.03/1,084.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.26

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