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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.26, 1,621.26 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.26, 1,621.26 and 464.76 is: 696.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.26 : 1,621.26 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.26/1,621.26 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.26x = 1,621.26 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.26x = 753,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,496.80/1,081.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.87

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