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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.08, 1,620.64 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.08, 1,620.64 and 432.28 is: 648.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.08 : 1,620.64 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.08/1,620.64 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.08x = 1,620.64 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.08x = 700,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,570.26/1,081.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.03

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