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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.21, 1,627.80 and 354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.21, 1,627.80 and 354.62 is: 531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.21 : 1,627.80 = 354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.21/1,627.80 = 354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.21x = 1,627.80 × 354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.21x = 577,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,242.30/1,085.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.92

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