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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.80, 1,628.87 and 538.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.80, 1,628.87 and 538.01 is: 807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.80 : 1,628.87 = 538.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.80/1,628.87 = 538.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.80x = 1,628.87 × 538.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.80x = 876,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,349.73/1,085.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.10

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