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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.76, 1,624.95 and 653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.76, 1,624.95 and 653.22 is: 977.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.76 : 1,624.95 = 653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.76/1,624.95 = 653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.76x = 1,624.95 × 653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.76x = 1,061,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,449.84/1,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.61

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