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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.29, 1,626.77 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.29, 1,626.77 and 469.28 is: 703.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.29 : 1,626.77 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.29/1,626.77 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.29x = 1,626.77 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.29x = 763,413.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,413.23/1,085.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.42

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