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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.75, 1,626.33 and 434.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.75, 1,626.33 and 434.53 is: 652.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.75 : 1,626.33 = 434.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.75/1,626.33 = 434.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.75x = 1,626.33 × 434.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.75x = 706,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,690.39/1,083.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.08

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