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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.52, 1,628 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.52, 1,628 and 355.12 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.52 : 1,628 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.52/1,628 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.52x = 1,628 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.52x = 578,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,135.36/1,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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