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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.12, 1,626.96 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.12, 1,626.96 and 354.44 is: 531.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.12 : 1,626.96 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.12/1,626.96 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.12x = 1,626.96 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.12x = 576,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,659.70/1,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.42

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