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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.93, 1,627.40 and 263.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.93, 1,627.40 and 263.21 is: 394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.93 : 1,627.40 = 263.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.93/1,627.40 = 263.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.93x = 1,627.40 × 263.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.93x = 428,339.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,339.82/1,084.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.81

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