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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.62, 1,625.42 and 434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.62, 1,625.42 and 434.34 is: 651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.62 : 1,625.42 = 434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.62/1,625.42 = 434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.62x = 1,625.42 × 434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.62x = 705,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,982.75/1,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.51

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