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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.52, 1,625.40 and 467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.52, 1,625.40 and 467.50 is: 700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.52 : 1,625.40 = 467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.52/1,625.40 = 467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.52x = 1,625.40 × 467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.52x = 759,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,874.50/1,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.66

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