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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.88, 1,624.17 and 466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.88, 1,624.17 and 466.70 is: 699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.88 : 1,624.17 = 466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.88/1,624.17 = 466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.88x = 1,624.17 × 466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.88x = 758,000.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,000.14/1,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.34

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