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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.36, 1,628.12 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.36, 1,628.12 and 354.92 is: 532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.36 : 1,628.12 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.36/1,628.12 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.36x = 1,628.12 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.36x = 577,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,845.10/1,085.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.40

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