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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.67, 1,627.29 and 469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.67, 1,627.29 and 469.89 is: 704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.67 : 1,627.29 = 469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.67/1,627.29 = 469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.67x = 1,627.29 × 469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.67x = 764,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,647.30/1,085.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.31

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