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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.02, 1,622.71 and 423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.02, 1,622.71 and 423.85 is: 635.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.02 : 1,622.71 = 423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.02/1,622.71 = 423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.02x = 1,622.71 × 423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.02x = 687,785.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,785.63/1,082.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.65

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