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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.23, 1,627.85 and 436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.23, 1,627.85 and 436.02 is: 654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.23 : 1,627.85 = 436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.23/1,627.85 = 436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.23x = 1,627.85 × 436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.23x = 709,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,775.16/1,085.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.03

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