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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081, 1,622.41 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081, 1,622.41 and 431.73 is: 647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081 : 1,622.41 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081/1,622.41 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081x = 1,622.41 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081x = 700,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,443.07/1,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.96

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