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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.65, 1,628.71 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.65, 1,628.71 and 335.16 is: 502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.65 : 1,628.71 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.65/1,628.71 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.65x = 1,628.71 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.65x = 545,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,879.49/1,085.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.81

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