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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.77, 1,628.66 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.77, 1,628.66 and 264.05 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.77 : 1,628.66 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.77/1,628.66 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.77x = 1,628.66 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.77x = 430,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,044.19/1,085.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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