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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.80, 1,624.50 and 433.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.80, 1,624.50 and 433.54 is: 650.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.80 : 1,624.50 = 433.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.80/1,624.50 = 433.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.80x = 1,624.50 × 433.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.80x = 704,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,285.73/1,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.43

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