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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.88, 1,624.08 and 996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.88, 1,624.08 and 996.32 is: 1,491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.88 : 1,624.08 = 996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.88/1,624.08 = 996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.88x = 1,624.08 × 996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.88x = 1,618,103.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,103.39/1,084.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.50

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