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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.24, 1,622.22 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.24, 1,622.22 and 431.80 is: 647.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.24 : 1,622.22 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.24/1,622.22 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.24x = 1,622.22 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.24x = 700,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,474.60/1,081.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.84

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