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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.74, 1,628.05 and 809.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.74, 1,628.05 and 809.97 is: 1,215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.74 : 1,628.05 = 809.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.74/1,628.05 = 809.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.74x = 1,628.05 × 809.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.74x = 1,318,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,671.66/1,084.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.66

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