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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.61, 1,624.50 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.61, 1,624.50 and 466.92 is: 700.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.61 : 1,624.50 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.61/1,624.50 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.61x = 1,624.50 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.61x = 758,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,511.54/1,082.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.63

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