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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.24, 1,627.12 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.24, 1,627.12 and 435.12 is: 652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.24 : 1,627.12 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.24/1,627.12 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.24x = 1,627.12 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.24x = 707,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,992.45/1,084.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.98

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