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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.78, 1,628.52 and 904.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.78, 1,628.52 and 904.42 is: 1,357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.78 : 1,628.52 = 904.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.78/1,628.52 = 904.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.78x = 1,628.52 × 904.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.78x = 1,472,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,866.06/1,084.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.76

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