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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.70, 1,628.34 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.70, 1,628.34 and 295.06 is: 442.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.70 : 1,628.34 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.70/1,628.34 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.70x = 1,628.34 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.70x = 480,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,458.00/1,085.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.53

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