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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.52, 1,622.69 and 646.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.52, 1,622.69 and 646.01 is: 966.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.52 : 1,622.69 = 646.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.52/1,622.69 = 646.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.52x = 1,622.69 × 646.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.52x = 1,048,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,262.62/1,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.57

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