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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.41, 1,622.13 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.41, 1,622.13 and 465.12 is: 697.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.41 : 1,622.13 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.41/1,622.13 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.41x = 1,622.13 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.41x = 754,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,485.11/1,081.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.69

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