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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.39, 1,628.18 and 392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.39, 1,628.18 and 392.33 is: 588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.39 : 1,628.18 = 392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.39/1,628.18 = 392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.39x = 1,628.18 × 392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.39x = 638,783.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,783.86/1,085.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.53

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