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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.43, 1,624.56 and 466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.43, 1,624.56 and 466.59 is: 700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.43 : 1,624.56 = 466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.43/1,624.56 = 466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.43x = 1,624.56 × 466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.43x = 758,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,007.79/1,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.28

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