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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.49, 1,622.22 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.49, 1,622.22 and 464.80 is: 697.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.49 : 1,622.22 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.49/1,622.22 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.49x = 1,622.22 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.49x = 754,007.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,007.86/1,081.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.19

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