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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.92, 1,626.17 and 469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.92, 1,626.17 and 469.14 is: 703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.92 : 1,626.17 = 469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.92/1,626.17 = 469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.92x = 1,626.17 × 469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.92x = 762,899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,899.05/1,084.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.18

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