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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.76, 1,629.09 and 469.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.76, 1,629.09 and 469.29 is: 704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.76 : 1,629.09 = 469.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.76/1,629.09 = 469.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.76x = 1,629.09 × 469.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.76x = 764,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,515.65/1,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.13

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