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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.23, 1,627.20 and 435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.23, 1,627.20 and 435.42 is: 653.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.23 : 1,627.20 = 435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.23/1,627.20 = 435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.23x = 1,627.20 × 435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.23x = 708,515.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,515.42/1,084.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.47

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