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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.61, 1,627.09 and 468.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.61, 1,627.09 and 468.01 is: 701.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.61 : 1,627.09 = 468.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.61/1,627.09 = 468.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.61x = 1,627.09 × 468.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.61x = 761,494.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,494.39/1,085.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.44

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