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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.55, 1,627.92 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.55, 1,627.92 and 436.07 is: 653.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.55 : 1,627.92 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.55/1,627.92 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.55x = 1,627.92 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.55x = 709,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,878.93/1,085.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.93

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