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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.43, 1,627.06 and 468.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.43, 1,627.06 and 468.75 is: 702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.43 : 1,627.06 = 468.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.43/1,627.06 = 468.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.43x = 1,627.06 × 468.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.43x = 762,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,684.38/1,085.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.66

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