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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.56, 1,624.50 and 433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.56, 1,624.50 and 433.18 is: 650.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.56 : 1,624.50 = 433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.56/1,624.50 = 433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.56x = 1,624.50 × 433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.56x = 703,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,700.91/1,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.03

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