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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.16, 1,621.94 and 465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.16, 1,621.94 and 465.36 is: 698.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.16 : 1,621.94 = 465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.16/1,621.94 = 465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.16x = 1,621.94 × 465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.16x = 754,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,786.00/1,081.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.13

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