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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.63, 1,626.95 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.63, 1,626.95 and 354.28 is: 531.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.63 : 1,626.95 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.63/1,626.95 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.63x = 1,626.95 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.63x = 576,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,395.85/1,084.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.42

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