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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.10, 1,622.06 and 432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.10, 1,622.06 and 432.29 is: 648.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.10 : 1,622.06 = 432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.10/1,622.06 = 432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.10x = 1,622.06 × 432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.10x = 701,193.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,193.29/1,081.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.60

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