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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.93, 1,627.83 and 468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.93, 1,627.83 and 468.92 is: 703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.93 : 1,627.83 = 468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.93/1,627.83 = 468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.93x = 1,627.83 × 468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.93x = 763,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,326.11/1,084.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.57

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