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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.60, 1,624.92 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.60, 1,624.92 and 434.16 is: 651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.60 : 1,624.92 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.60/1,624.92 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.60x = 1,624.92 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.60x = 705,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,475.27/1,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.05

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