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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.92, 1,627.66 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.92, 1,627.66 and 315.42 is: 473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.92 : 1,627.66 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.92/1,627.66 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.92x = 1,627.66 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.92x = 513,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,399.08/1,084.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.21

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