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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.59, 1,625.14 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.59, 1,625.14 and 467.58 is: 701.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.59 : 1,625.14 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.59/1,625.14 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.59x = 1,625.14 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.59x = 759,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,882.96/1,083.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.26

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