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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.54, 1,623.83 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.54, 1,623.83 and 433.13 is: 649.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.54 : 1,623.83 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.54/1,623.83 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.54x = 1,623.83 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.54x = 703,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,319.20/1,082.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.69

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