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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.43, 1,625.08 and 718.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.43, 1,625.08 and 718.46 is: 1,077.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.43 : 1,625.08 = 718.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.43/1,625.08 = 718.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.43x = 1,625.08 × 718.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.43x = 1,167,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,554.98/1,083.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.65

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