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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.12, 1,627.68 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.12, 1,627.68 and 315.52 is: 473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.12 : 1,627.68 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.12/1,627.68 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.12x = 1,627.68 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.12x = 513,565.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,565.59/1,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.28

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