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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.28, 1,627.06 and 459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.28, 1,627.06 and 459.54 is: 689.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.28 : 1,627.06 = 459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.28/1,627.06 = 459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.28x = 1,627.06 × 459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.28x = 747,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,699.15/1,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.58

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