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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.60, 1,626.24 and 700.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.60, 1,626.24 and 700.04 is: 1,048.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.60 : 1,626.24 = 700.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.60/1,626.24 = 700.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.60x = 1,626.24 × 700.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.60x = 1,138,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,433.05/1,085.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.67

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