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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.15, 1,622.92 and 465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.15, 1,622.92 and 465.72 is: 698.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.15 : 1,622.92 = 465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.15/1,622.92 = 465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.15x = 1,622.92 × 465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.15x = 755,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,826.30/1,082.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.45

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