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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.63, 1,626.03 and 718.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.63, 1,626.03 and 718.59 is: 1,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.63 : 1,626.03 = 718.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.63/1,626.03 = 718.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.63x = 1,626.03 × 718.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.63x = 1,168,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,448.90/1,083.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.27

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