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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.94, 1,628.64 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.94, 1,628.64 and 355.95 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.94 : 1,628.64 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.94/1,628.64 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.94x = 1,628.64 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.94x = 579,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,714.41/1,085.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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