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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.26, 1,627.04 and 468.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.26, 1,627.04 and 468.46 is: 702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.26 : 1,627.04 = 468.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.26/1,627.04 = 468.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.26x = 1,627.04 × 468.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.26x = 762,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,203.16/1,085.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.32

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