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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.06, 1,627.24 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.06, 1,627.24 and 354.48 is: 531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.06 : 1,627.24 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.06/1,627.24 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.06x = 1,627.24 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.06x = 576,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,824.04/1,085.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.61

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