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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.24, 1,628.77 and 538.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.24, 1,628.77 and 538.03 is: 807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.24 : 1,628.77 = 538.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.24/1,628.77 = 538.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.24x = 1,628.77 × 538.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.24x = 876,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,327.12/1,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.50

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