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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.18, 1,623.03 and 432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.18, 1,623.03 and 432.74 is: 649.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.18 : 1,623.03 = 432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.18/1,623.03 = 432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.18x = 1,623.03 × 432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.18x = 702,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,350.00/1,082.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.01

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