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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.51, 1,627.85 and 469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.51, 1,627.85 and 469.17 is: 703.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.51 : 1,627.85 = 469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.51/1,627.85 = 469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.51x = 1,627.85 × 469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.51x = 763,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,738.38/1,085.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.58

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