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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.89, 1,627.68 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.89, 1,627.68 and 354.30 is: 531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.89 : 1,627.68 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.89/1,627.68 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.89x = 1,627.68 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.89x = 576,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,677.11/1,084.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.55

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