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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.96, 1,628.36 and 469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.96, 1,628.36 and 469.14 is: 704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.96 : 1,628.36 = 469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.96/1,628.36 = 469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.96x = 1,628.36 × 469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.96x = 763,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,922.12/1,084.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.10

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