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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.99, 1,626.54 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.99, 1,626.54 and 467.52 is: 701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.99 : 1,626.54 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.99/1,626.54 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.99x = 1,626.54 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.99x = 760,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,439.98/1,083.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.52

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