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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.62, 1,626.87 and 354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.62, 1,626.87 and 354.09 is: 531.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.62 : 1,626.87 = 354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.62/1,626.87 = 354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.62x = 1,626.87 × 354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.62x = 576,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,058.40/1,084.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.12

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