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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.92, 1,628.89 and 392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.92, 1,628.89 and 392.59 is: 588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.92 : 1,628.89 = 392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.92/1,628.89 = 392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.92x = 1,628.89 × 392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.92x = 639,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,480.87/1,085.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.89

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