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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.67, 1,627.07 and 592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.67, 1,627.07 and 592.29 is: 887.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.67 : 1,627.07 = 592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.67/1,627.07 = 592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.67x = 1,627.07 × 592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.67x = 963,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,697.29/1,085.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.65

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