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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.80, 1,627.37 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.80, 1,627.37 and 354.21 is: 531.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.80 : 1,627.37 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.80/1,627.37 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.80x = 1,627.37 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.80x = 576,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,428.96/1,084.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.37

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