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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.13, 1,627.22 and 468.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.13, 1,627.22 and 468.51 is: 702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.13 : 1,627.22 = 468.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.13/1,627.22 = 468.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.13x = 1,627.22 × 468.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.13x = 762,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,366.50/1,085.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.56

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