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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.13, 1,630.44 and 1,055.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.13, 1,630.44 and 1,055.01 is: 1,585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.13 : 1,630.44 = 1,055.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.13/1,630.44 = 1,055.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.13x = 1,630.44 × 1,055.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.13x = 1,720,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,130.50/1,085.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.18

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