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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.34, 1,624.77 and 651.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.34, 1,624.77 and 651.18 is: 974.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.34 : 1,624.77 = 651.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.34/1,624.77 = 651.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.34x = 1,624.77 × 651.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.34x = 1,058,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,017.73/1,085.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.83

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