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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.09, 1,628.31 and 469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.09, 1,628.31 and 469.22 is: 704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.09 : 1,628.31 = 469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.09/1,628.31 = 469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.09x = 1,628.31 × 469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.09x = 764,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,035.62/1,085.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.12

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