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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.56, 1,626.76 and 591.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.56, 1,626.76 and 591.55 is: 886.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.56 : 1,626.76 = 591.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.56/1,626.76 = 591.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.56x = 1,626.76 × 591.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.56x = 962,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,306.55/1,085.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.46

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