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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.71, 1,622.56 and 432.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.71, 1,622.56 and 432.43 is: 648.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.71 : 1,622.56 = 432.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.71/1,622.56 = 432.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.71x = 1,622.56 × 432.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.71x = 701,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,643.62/1,081.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.64

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