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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.73, 1,628.67 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.73, 1,628.67 and 436.46 is: 654.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.73 : 1,628.67 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.73/1,628.67 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.73x = 1,628.67 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.73x = 710,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,847.13/1,085.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.72

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