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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.21, 1,629.54 and 469.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.21, 1,629.54 and 469.98 is: 705.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.21 : 1,629.54 = 469.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.21/1,629.54 = 469.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.21x = 1,629.54 × 469.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.21x = 765,847.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,847.95/1,086.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.06

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