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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.68, 1,629.32 and 675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.68, 1,629.32 and 675.42 is: 1,013.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.68 : 1,629.32 = 675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.68/1,629.32 = 675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.68x = 1,629.32 × 675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.68x = 1,100,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,475.31/1,085.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.63

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