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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.54, 1,628.15 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.54, 1,628.15 and 355.14 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.54 : 1,628.15 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.54/1,628.15 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.54x = 1,628.15 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.54x = 578,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,219.42/1,085.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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