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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.27, 1,627.89 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.27, 1,627.89 and 263.52 is: 395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.27 : 1,627.89 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.27/1,627.89 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.27x = 1,627.89 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.27x = 428,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,981.57/1,085.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.28

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