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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.31, 1,628.51 and 674.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.31, 1,628.51 and 674.35 is: 1,011.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.31 : 1,628.51 = 674.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.31/1,628.51 = 674.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.31x = 1,628.51 × 674.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.31x = 1,098,178.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,178.28/1,085.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.86

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