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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.89, 1,627.61 and 315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.89, 1,627.61 and 315.39 is: 473.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.89 : 1,627.61 = 315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.89/1,627.61 = 315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.89x = 1,627.61 × 315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.89x = 513,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,330.34/1,084.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.16

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