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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.32, 1,623.94 and 646.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.32, 1,623.94 and 646.81 is: 967.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.32 : 1,623.94 = 646.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.32/1,623.94 = 646.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.32x = 1,623.94 × 646.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.32x = 1,050,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,373.47/1,085.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.80

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