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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.90, 1,628.48 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.90, 1,628.48 and 355.29 is: 532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.90 : 1,628.48 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.90/1,628.48 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.90x = 1,628.48 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.90x = 578,580.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,580.88/1,085.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.81

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