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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.76, 1,628.47 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.76, 1,628.47 and 392.32 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.76 : 1,628.47 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.76/1,628.47 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.76x = 1,628.47 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.76x = 638,881.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,881.35/1,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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