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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.07, 1,608.94 and 456.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.07, 1,608.94 and 456.42 is: 684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.07 : 1,608.94 = 456.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.07/1,608.94 = 456.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.07x = 1,608.94 × 456.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.07x = 734,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,352.39/1,073.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.35

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