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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.65, 1,628.48 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.65, 1,628.48 and 263.93 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.65 : 1,628.48 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.65/1,628.48 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.65x = 1,628.48 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.65x = 429,798.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,798.29/1,085.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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