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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.28, 1,627.28 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.28, 1,627.28 and 435.84 is: 653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.28 : 1,627.28 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.28/1,627.28 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.28x = 1,627.28 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.28x = 709,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,233.72/1,085.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.50

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