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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.61, 1,628.25 and 355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.61, 1,628.25 and 355.17 is: 532.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.61 : 1,628.25 = 355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.61/1,628.25 = 355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.61x = 1,628.25 × 355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.61x = 578,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,305.55/1,085.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.70

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