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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.75, 1,623.78 and 465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.75, 1,623.78 and 465.76 is: 699.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.75 : 1,623.78 = 465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.75/1,623.78 = 465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.75x = 1,623.78 × 465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.75x = 756,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,291.77/1,081.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.14

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