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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.85, 1,627.36 and 435.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.85, 1,627.36 and 435.59 is: 653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.85 : 1,627.36 = 435.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.85/1,627.36 = 435.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.85x = 1,627.36 × 435.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.85x = 708,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,854.04/1,084.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.41

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