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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.47, 1,621.35 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.47, 1,621.35 and 464.16 is: 696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.47 : 1,621.35 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.47/1,621.35 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.47x = 1,621.35 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.47x = 752,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,571.90/1,080.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.52

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