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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.40, 1,626.90 and 435.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.40, 1,626.90 and 435.59 is: 653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.40 : 1,626.90 = 435.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.40/1,626.90 = 435.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.40x = 1,626.90 × 435.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.40x = 708,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,651.60/1,084.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.50

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