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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.02, 1,621.66 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.02, 1,621.66 and 465 is: 696.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.02 : 1,621.66 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.02/1,621.66 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.02x = 1,621.66 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.02x = 754,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,071.90/1,082.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.91

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