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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.02, 1,623.37 and 466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.02, 1,623.37 and 466.77 is: 699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.02 : 1,623.37 = 466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.02/1,623.37 = 466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.02x = 1,623.37 × 466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.02x = 757,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,740.41/1,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.66

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