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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.32, 1,620.62 and 464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.32, 1,620.62 and 464.30 is: 695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.32 : 1,620.62 = 464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.32/1,620.62 = 464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.32x = 1,620.62 × 464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.32x = 752,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,453.87/1,081.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.87

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