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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.18, 1,627.90 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.18, 1,627.90 and 354.84 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.18 : 1,627.90 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.18/1,627.90 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.18x = 1,627.90 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.18x = 577,644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,644.04/1,085.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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