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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082, 1,623.29 and 433.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082, 1,623.29 and 433.19 is: 649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082 : 1,623.29 = 433.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082/1,623.29 = 433.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082x = 1,623.29 × 433.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082x = 703,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,193.00/1,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.90

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