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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.82, 1,629 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.82, 1,629 and 427.74 is: 641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.82 : 1,629 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.82/1,629 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.82x = 1,629 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.82x = 696,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,788.46/1,085.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.72

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