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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.41, 1,627.12 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.41, 1,627.12 and 391.92 is: 587.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.41 : 1,627.12 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.41/1,627.12 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.41x = 1,627.12 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.41x = 637,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,700.87/1,085.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.52

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