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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.76, 1,621.42 and 464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.76, 1,621.42 and 464.36 is: 696.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.76 : 1,621.42 = 464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.76/1,621.42 = 464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.76x = 1,621.42 × 464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.76x = 752,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,922.59/1,080.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.66

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