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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.41, 1,628.28 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.41, 1,628.28 and 354.81 is: 532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.41 : 1,628.28 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.41/1,628.28 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.41x = 1,628.28 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.41x = 577,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,730.03/1,085.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.27

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