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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.91, 1,626.80 and 435.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.91, 1,626.80 and 435.09 is: 653.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.91 : 1,626.80 = 435.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.91/1,626.80 = 435.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.91x = 1,626.80 × 435.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.91x = 707,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,804.41/1,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.01

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