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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.98, 1,629 and 676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.98, 1,629 and 676.30 is: 1,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.98 : 1,629 = 676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.98/1,629 = 676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.98x = 1,629 × 676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.98x = 1,101,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,692.70/1,085.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.47

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