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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.43, 1,624.32 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.43, 1,624.32 and 466.02 is: 699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.43 : 1,624.32 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.43/1,624.32 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.43x = 1,624.32 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.43x = 756,965.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,965.61/1,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.32

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