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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.01, 1,628.60 and 469.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.01, 1,628.60 and 469.67 is: 704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.01 : 1,628.60 = 469.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.01/1,628.60 = 469.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.01x = 1,628.60 × 469.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.01x = 764,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,897.59/1,086.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.32

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