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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.92, 1,628.82 and 572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.92, 1,628.82 and 572.28 is: 859.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.92 : 1,628.82 = 572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.92/1,628.82 = 572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.92x = 1,628.82 × 572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.92x = 932,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,141.11/1,084.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.18

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