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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.02, 1,627.76 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.02, 1,627.76 and 391.73 is: 587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.02 : 1,627.76 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.02/1,627.76 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.02x = 1,627.76 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.02x = 637,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,642.42/1,085.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.68

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