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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.46, 1,624.16 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.46, 1,624.16 and 433.02 is: 649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.46 : 1,624.16 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.46/1,624.16 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.46x = 1,624.16 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.46x = 703,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,291.60/1,082.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.72

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