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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.56, 1,626.57 and 434.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.56, 1,626.57 and 434.94 is: 652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.56 : 1,626.57 = 434.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.56/1,626.57 = 434.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.56x = 1,626.57 × 434.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.56x = 707,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,460.36/1,084.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.30

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