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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.58, 1,627.90 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.58, 1,627.90 and 345 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.58 : 1,627.90 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.58/1,627.90 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.58x = 1,627.90 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.58x = 561,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,625.50/1,085.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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