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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.09, 1,623.38 and 465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.09, 1,623.38 and 465.84 is: 698.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.09 : 1,623.38 = 465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.09/1,623.38 = 465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.09x = 1,623.38 × 465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.09x = 756,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,233.01/1,082.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.86

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