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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.66, 1,628.97 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.66, 1,628.97 and 401.50 is: 602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.66 : 1,628.97 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.66/1,628.97 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.66x = 1,628.97 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.66x = 654,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,031.46/1,085.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.43

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