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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.57, 1,623.85 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.57, 1,623.85 and 433.76 is: 650.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.57 : 1,623.85 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.57/1,623.85 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.57x = 1,623.85 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.57x = 704,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,351.97/1,082.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.63

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