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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.88, 1,621.32 and 464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.88, 1,621.32 and 464.68 is: 697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.88 : 1,621.32 = 464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.88/1,621.32 = 464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.88x = 1,621.32 × 464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.88x = 753,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,394.98/1,080.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.02

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