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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.19, 1,627.92 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.19, 1,627.92 and 391.77 is: 587.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.19 : 1,627.92 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.19/1,627.92 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.19x = 1,627.92 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.19x = 637,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,770.22/1,085.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.70

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