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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.11, 1,628.32 and 996.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.11, 1,628.32 and 996.89 is: 1,495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.11 : 1,628.32 = 996.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.11/1,628.32 = 996.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.11x = 1,628.32 × 996.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.11x = 1,623,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,242.80/1,085.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.92

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