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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.30, 1,622.64 and 433.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.30, 1,622.64 and 433.49 is: 649.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.30 : 1,622.64 = 433.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.30/1,622.64 = 433.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.30x = 1,622.64 × 433.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.30x = 703,398.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,398.21/1,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.91

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