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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.53, 1,628.42 and 316.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.53, 1,628.42 and 316.03 is: 474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.53 : 1,628.42 = 316.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.53/1,628.42 = 316.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.53x = 1,628.42 × 316.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.53x = 514,629.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,629.57/1,085.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.08

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