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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.08, 1,627.74 and 391.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.08, 1,627.74 and 391.81 is: 587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.08 : 1,627.74 = 391.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.08/1,627.74 = 391.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.08x = 1,627.74 × 391.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.08x = 637,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,764.81/1,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.76

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