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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.41, 1,625.85 and 434.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.41, 1,625.85 and 434.19 is: 651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.41 : 1,625.85 = 434.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.41/1,625.85 = 434.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.41x = 1,625.85 × 434.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.41x = 705,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,927.81/1,083.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.58

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