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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.26, 1,627.97 and 537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.26, 1,627.97 and 537.30 is: 805.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.26 : 1,627.97 = 537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.26/1,627.97 = 537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.26x = 1,627.97 × 537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.26x = 874,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,708.28/1,085.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.99

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