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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.19, 1,623.38 and 424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.19, 1,623.38 and 424.13 is: 636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.19 : 1,623.38 = 424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.19/1,623.38 = 424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.19x = 1,623.38 × 424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.19x = 688,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,517.82/1,082.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.22

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