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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.71, 1,625.33 and 467.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.71, 1,625.33 and 467.98 is: 701.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.71 : 1,625.33 = 467.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.71/1,625.33 = 467.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.71x = 1,625.33 × 467.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.71x = 760,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,619.04/1,083.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.86

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