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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.34, 1,625.43 and 434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.34, 1,625.43 and 434.14 is: 651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.34 : 1,625.43 = 434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.34/1,625.43 = 434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.34x = 1,625.43 × 434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.34x = 705,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,664.18/1,083.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.38

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