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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.04, 1,626.48 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.04, 1,626.48 and 572.04 is: 857.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.04 : 1,626.48 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.04/1,626.48 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.04x = 1,626.48 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.04x = 930,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,411.62/1,085.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.49

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