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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.10, 1,627.61 and 391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.10, 1,627.61 and 391.82 is: 587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.10 : 1,627.61 = 391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.10/1,627.61 = 391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.10x = 1,627.61 × 391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.10x = 637,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,720.05/1,085.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.71

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