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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.65, 1,628.37 and 316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.65, 1,628.37 and 316.15 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.65 : 1,628.37 = 316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.65/1,628.37 = 316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.65x = 1,628.37 × 316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.65x = 514,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,809.18/1,085.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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