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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.84, 1,625.74 and 434.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.84, 1,625.74 and 434.81 is: 651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.84 : 1,625.74 = 434.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.84/1,625.74 = 434.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.84x = 1,625.74 × 434.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.84x = 706,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,890.99/1,084.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.61

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