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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.66, 1,623.98 and 433.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.66, 1,623.98 and 433.39 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.66 : 1,623.98 = 433.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.66/1,623.98 = 433.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.66x = 1,623.98 × 433.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.66x = 703,816.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,816.69/1,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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