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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.56, 1,624.65 and 458.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.56, 1,624.65 and 458.53 is: 687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.56 : 1,624.65 = 458.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.56/1,624.65 = 458.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.56x = 1,624.65 × 458.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.56x = 744,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,940.35/1,083.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.50

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