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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.70, 1,622.78 and 432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.70, 1,622.78 and 432.44 is: 648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.70 : 1,622.78 = 432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.70/1,622.78 = 432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.70x = 1,622.78 × 432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.70x = 701,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,754.85/1,081.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.75

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