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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.68, 1,621.44 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.68, 1,621.44 and 465.12 is: 697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.68 : 1,621.44 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.68/1,621.44 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.68x = 1,621.44 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.68x = 754,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,164.17/1,081.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.22

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