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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084, 1,626.48 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084, 1,626.48 and 425.76 is: 638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084 : 1,626.48 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084/1,626.48 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084x = 1,626.48 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084x = 692,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,490.12/1,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.83

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