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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.98, 1,627.72 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.98, 1,627.72 and 315.48 is: 473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.98 : 1,627.72 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.98/1,627.72 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.98x = 1,627.72 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.98x = 513,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,513.11/1,084.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.29

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