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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.71, 1,628.55 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.71, 1,628.55 and 355.12 is: 532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.71 : 1,628.55 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.71/1,628.55 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.71x = 1,628.55 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.71x = 578,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,322.53/1,085.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.67

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