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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.97, 1,629.36 and 538.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.97, 1,629.36 and 538.68 is: 808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.97 : 1,629.36 = 538.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.97/1,629.36 = 538.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.97x = 1,629.36 × 538.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.97x = 877,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,703.64/1,085.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.22

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