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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.68, 1,626.12 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.68, 1,626.12 and 434.46 is: 651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.68 : 1,626.12 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.68/1,626.12 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.68x = 1,626.12 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.68x = 706,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,490.19/1,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.94

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