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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.95, 1,627.56 and 468.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.95, 1,627.56 and 468.81 is: 703.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.95 : 1,627.56 = 468.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.95/1,627.56 = 468.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.95x = 1,627.56 × 468.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.95x = 763,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,016.40/1,084.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.27

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