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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.76, 1,622.97 and 466.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.76, 1,622.97 and 466.75 is: 699.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.76 : 1,622.97 = 466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.76/1,622.97 = 466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.76x = 1,622.97 × 466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.76x = 757,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,523.28/1,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.62

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