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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.51, 1,625.28 and 467.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.51, 1,625.28 and 467.92 is: 701.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.51 : 1,625.28 = 467.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.51/1,625.28 = 467.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.51x = 1,625.28 × 467.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.51x = 760,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,501.02/1,084.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.24

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