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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.10, 1,627.33 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.10, 1,627.33 and 354.28 is: 531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.10 : 1,627.33 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.10/1,627.33 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.10x = 1,627.33 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.10x = 576,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,530.47/1,085.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.32

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