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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.02, 1,627.65 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.02, 1,627.65 and 435.82 is: 653.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.02 : 1,627.65 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.02/1,627.65 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.02x = 1,627.65 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.02x = 709,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,362.42/1,085.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.78

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