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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.19, 1,620.83 and 463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.19, 1,620.83 and 463.73 is: 695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.19 : 1,620.83 = 463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.19/1,620.83 = 463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.19x = 1,620.83 × 463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.19x = 751,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,627.50/1,080.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.83

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