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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.22, 1,625.25 and 434.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.22, 1,625.25 and 434.41 is: 651.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.22 : 1,625.25 = 434.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.22/1,625.25 = 434.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.22x = 1,625.25 × 434.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.22x = 706,024.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,024.85/1,083.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.78

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