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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.16, 1,628.46 and 391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.16, 1,628.46 and 391.80 is: 587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.16 : 1,628.46 = 391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.16/1,628.46 = 391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.16x = 1,628.46 × 391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.16x = 638,030.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,030.63/1,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.96

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