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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.64, 1,623.96 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.64, 1,623.96 and 433.38 is: 650.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.64 : 1,623.96 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.64/1,623.96 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.64x = 1,623.96 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.64x = 703,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,791.78/1,082.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.07

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