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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.16, 1,627.83 and 500.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.16, 1,627.83 and 500.16 is: 750.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.16 : 1,627.83 = 500.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.16/1,627.83 = 500.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.16x = 1,627.83 × 500.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.16x = 814,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,175.45/1,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.28

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