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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.46, 1,628.34 and 564.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.46, 1,628.34 and 564.02 is: 846.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.46 : 1,628.34 = 564.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.46/1,628.34 = 564.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.46x = 1,628.34 × 564.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.46x = 918,416.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,416.33/1,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.11

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