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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.04, 1,627.17 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.04, 1,627.17 and 391.52 is: 587.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.04 : 1,627.17 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.04/1,627.17 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.04x = 1,627.17 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.04x = 637,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,061.46/1,085.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.13

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