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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.52, 1,624.05 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.52, 1,624.05 and 433.98 is: 651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.52 : 1,624.05 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.52/1,624.05 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.52x = 1,624.05 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.52x = 704,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,805.22/1,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.08

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