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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.16, 1,627.68 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.16, 1,627.68 and 391.92 is: 587.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.16 : 1,627.68 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.16/1,627.68 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.16x = 1,627.68 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.16x = 637,920.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,920.35/1,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.86

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