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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.76, 1,624.59 and 467.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.76, 1,624.59 and 467.89 is: 701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.76 : 1,624.59 = 467.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.76/1,624.59 = 467.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.76x = 1,624.59 × 467.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.76x = 760,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,129.42/1,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.38

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