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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.24, 1,627.86 and 435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.24, 1,627.86 and 435.98 is: 653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.24 : 1,627.86 = 435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.24/1,627.86 = 435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.24x = 1,627.86 × 435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.24x = 709,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,714.40/1,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.97

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