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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.26, 1,622.76 and 465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.26, 1,622.76 and 465.76 is: 698.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.26 : 1,622.76 = 465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.26/1,622.76 = 465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.26x = 1,622.76 × 465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.26x = 755,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,816.70/1,082.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.37

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