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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.96, 1,630.14 and 437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.96, 1,630.14 and 437.14 is: 656.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.96 : 1,630.14 = 437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.96/1,630.14 = 437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.96x = 1,630.14 × 437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.96x = 712,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,599.40/1,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.19

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