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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.61, 1,626.74 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.61, 1,626.74 and 354.18 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.61 : 1,626.74 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.61/1,626.74 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.61x = 1,626.74 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.61x = 576,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,158.77/1,084.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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