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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.80, 1,628.98 and 469.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.80, 1,628.98 and 469.66 is: 704.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.80 : 1,628.98 = 469.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.80/1,628.98 = 469.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.80x = 1,628.98 × 469.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.80x = 765,066.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,066.75/1,085.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.61

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