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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.22, 1,627.94 and 469.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.22, 1,627.94 and 469.18 is: 703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.22 : 1,627.94 = 469.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.22/1,627.94 = 469.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.22x = 1,627.94 × 469.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.22x = 763,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,796.89/1,086.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.17

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