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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.92, 1,628.84 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.92, 1,628.84 and 436.56 is: 654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.92 : 1,628.84 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.92/1,628.84 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.92x = 1,628.84 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.92x = 711,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,086.39/1,085.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.82

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