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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.85, 1,627.44 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.85, 1,627.44 and 354.26 is: 531.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.85 : 1,627.44 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.85/1,627.44 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.85x = 1,627.44 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.85x = 576,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,528.76/1,084.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.44

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