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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.46, 1,628.02 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.46, 1,628.02 and 355.02 is: 532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.46 : 1,628.02 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.46/1,628.02 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.46x = 1,628.02 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.46x = 577,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,979.66/1,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.47

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