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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.84, 1,626.48 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.84, 1,626.48 and 434.88 is: 652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.84 : 1,626.48 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.84/1,626.48 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.84x = 1,626.48 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.84x = 707,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,323.62/1,083.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.61

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