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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.04, 1,621.73 and 464.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.04, 1,621.73 and 464.75 is: 697.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.04 : 1,621.73 = 464.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.04/1,621.73 = 464.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.04x = 1,621.73 × 464.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.04x = 753,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,699.02/1,081.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.20

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