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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.86, 1,627.12 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.86, 1,627.12 and 354.43 is: 531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.86 : 1,627.12 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.86/1,627.12 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.86x = 1,627.12 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.86x = 576,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,702.62/1,084.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.59

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