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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.90, 1,628.99 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.90, 1,628.99 and 295.28 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.90 : 1,628.99 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.90/1,628.99 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.90x = 1,628.99 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.90x = 481,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,005.92/1,085.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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