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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.54, 1,621.42 and 464.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.54, 1,621.42 and 464.84 is: 697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.54 : 1,621.42 = 464.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.54/1,621.42 = 464.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.54x = 1,621.42 × 464.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.54x = 753,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,697.68/1,080.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.52

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