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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.94, 1,628.91 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.94, 1,628.91 and 264.21 is: 396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.94 : 1,628.91 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.94/1,628.91 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.94x = 1,628.91 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.94x = 430,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,372.99/1,085.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.32

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