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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.38, 1,625.21 and 425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.38, 1,625.21 and 425.18 is: 637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.38 : 1,625.21 = 425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.38/1,625.21 = 425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.38x = 1,625.21 × 425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.38x = 690,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,999.72/1,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.82

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