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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.33, 1,628.20 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.33, 1,628.20 and 436.12 is: 654.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.33 : 1,628.20 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.33/1,628.20 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.33x = 1,628.20 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.33x = 710,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,087.06/1,085.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.26

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