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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.10, 1,628.26 and 507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.10, 1,628.26 and 507.98 is: 762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.10 : 1,628.26 = 507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.10/1,628.26 = 507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.10x = 1,628.26 × 507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.10x = 827,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,123.51/1,085.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.26

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