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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.24, 1,621.88 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.24, 1,621.88 and 431.96 is: 647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.24 : 1,621.88 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.24/1,621.88 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.24x = 1,621.88 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.24x = 700,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,587.28/1,081.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.95

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