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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.81, 1,627.32 and 435.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.81, 1,627.32 and 435.46 is: 653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.81 : 1,627.32 = 435.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.81/1,627.32 = 435.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.81x = 1,627.32 × 435.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.81x = 708,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,632.77/1,084.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.23

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