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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.02, 1,627.08 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.02, 1,627.08 and 354.40 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.02 : 1,627.08 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.02/1,627.08 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.02x = 1,627.08 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.02x = 576,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,637.15/1,085.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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