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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.28, 1,629.45 and 469.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.28, 1,629.45 and 469.55 is: 704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.28 : 1,629.45 = 469.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.28/1,629.45 = 469.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.28x = 1,629.45 × 469.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.28x = 765,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,112.32/1,086.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.34

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