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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.16, 1,627.86 and 354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.16, 1,627.86 and 354.54 is: 531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.16 : 1,627.86 = 354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.16/1,627.86 = 354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.16x = 1,627.86 × 354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.16x = 577,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,141.48/1,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.85

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