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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.93, 1,628.87 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.93, 1,628.87 and 264.21 is: 396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.93 : 1,628.87 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.93/1,628.87 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.93x = 1,628.87 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.93x = 430,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,360.00/1,085.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.31

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