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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.76, 1,622.92 and 432.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.76, 1,622.92 and 432.73 is: 648.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.76 : 1,622.92 = 432.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.76/1,622.92 = 432.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.76x = 1,622.92 × 432.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.76x = 702,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,284.01/1,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.61

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