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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067, 1,601.14 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067, 1,601.14 and 459 is: 688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067 : 1,601.14 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067/1,601.14 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067x = 1,601.14 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067x = 734,923.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,923.26/1,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.78

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