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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.82, 1,627.70 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.82, 1,627.70 and 469.35 is: 704.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.82 : 1,627.70 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.82/1,627.70 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.82x = 1,627.70 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.82x = 763,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,958.65/1,084.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.23

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