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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.18, 1,627.78 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.18, 1,627.78 and 354.74 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.18 : 1,627.78 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.18/1,627.78 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.18x = 1,627.78 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.18x = 577,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,438.68/1,085.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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