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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.10, 1,627.72 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.10, 1,627.72 and 435.76 is: 653.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.10 : 1,627.72 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.10/1,627.72 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.10x = 1,627.72 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.10x = 709,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,295.27/1,085.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.67

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