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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.23, 1,628.10 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.23, 1,628.10 and 469.32 is: 703.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.23 : 1,628.10 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.23/1,628.10 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.23x = 1,628.10 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.23x = 764,089.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,089.40/1,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.43

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