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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.59, 1,628.58 and 536.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.59, 1,628.58 and 536.41 is: 804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.59 : 1,628.58 = 536.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.59/1,628.58 = 536.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.59x = 1,628.58 × 536.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.59x = 873,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,586.60/1,085.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.71

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