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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.88, 1,624.05 and 424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.88, 1,624.05 and 424.62 is: 636.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.88 : 1,624.05 = 424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.88/1,624.05 = 424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.88x = 1,624.05 × 424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.88x = 689,604.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,604.11/1,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.82

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